Afia Ibnat
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A Closer Look at Cool Japan
Cool Japan is Japan’s branding strategy to export its uniqueness to the rest of the world. But is it effective? Or inefficient due to a lack of alignment?
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Hikikomori: A Moral Panic in Japan
Hikikomori (ひきこもり) can be considered an underlying social issue in Japan that has been the cause of significant moral panic in Japanese society.
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Which Ninja Hattori Character Are You?
Ninja Hattori was a childhood favourite for many of us. The characters remind me of simpler times, do you identify with any of them? Read more in our article.
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All You Need to Know About the Japanese Emperor
How much do you know about Japan's Japanese emperor and monarchy system? Even though the emperor has only a representative position right now.
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Powerful But Not Popular: The Puzzling Case of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party
After the Liberal and Democratic Parties merged to form the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), many doubted whether the party could stay together. Read more here!
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Consequences of the Reverse Course Policy in Japan – Part 2
The reverse course in 1948 led to various consequences, mainly the formation of the LDP and the remilitarization of Japan by the US Occupation.
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Consequences of the Reverse Course Policy in Japan – Part 1
The Reverse Course (the second stage of Japan’s post-war occupation) saw some original aims for the occupation reversed - read more in this article.
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What Shaped Japan’s Tumultuous Road to Democratic Consolidation?
The period between 1945 and 1960 was politically unstable as a result of various factors discussed below. The road to democratic consolidation was not easy.
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3 Key Factors Behind Japan’s Road to Democracy
How did Japan's military dictatorship transform into a democracy? Here are some key factors that assisted in the democratic consolidation in the country.
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100 Yen Stores in Japan: Your One-Stop Solution for Everything
The Japanese 100 yen store is the one-stop solution to everything you need in your life (well, that’s a stretch, but they do have a diverse range of products).
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Impacts of Japan’s Population Decline and Possible Solutions
Japan’s rapidly shrinking population has been a cause for concern for many years - its decline at a severe and alarming rate is what makes it unique.
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Rashomon and Subjective Reality
Rashomon defied many expectations with its groundbreaking storytelling mechanism, bringing Japanese cinema to international stardom for the 1st time in history
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Navigating Halal Food as an International Student in Japan
Finding Halal food in Japan is hard but not impossible, and more options are always available. Read our article on essential Halal food finding tips!
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Japanese Yen: A Two-Decade Low
The Japanese yen is currently at its weakest against the US dollar in the last twenty years; let's look at the numerous factors that influence the Japanese yen.
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Life as a Muslim in Japan
Being a Muslim in Japan is not without its challenges - the evasive halal food, the lack of prayer spaces. We introduce tools to help make your life easier.
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2 Remarkable Stories From Ancient Japanese History
From great typhoons to the undying loyalty of masterless samurai, there are many remarkable moments in Japanese history that'll make you want to discover more!