Japanese History & Culture

Osechi Ryori: The Meaning Behind Japan's Traditional New Year Food

On This Day in Japan: The Shocking Death of Novelist Yukio Mishima

Weekly Japanese Idiom: “Shikuhakku” — The Struggle Is Real

10 of the Most Useful Japanese Onomatopoeia

Weekly Japanese Idiom: “Souseki-chinryu” — Sore Loser

A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Ceramics, Porcelain and Pottery

Sumo Training: How To Diet Like a Sumo Wrestler

Weekly Japanese Idiom: “Goetsudoushu” — Bitter Rivals Join Forces