Juri and Prostitution in Ryukyu
Prior to 1609, Ryukyu (modern day Okinawa prefecture) was an independent kingdom, but in that year the Shimazu clan of Satsuma (in southern Kyushu) successfully invaded. The Shimazu left the Ryukyuan…
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Staying Safe in Japan
During my eight years in Japan, I’ve been to my share of conferences and they’ve covered all sorts of topics. Some are repeated every year – like “Successful Team Teaching” and “Fostering Student Com…
????! The History of Boxing in Japan
The noble art. The sweet science. Fisticuffs. Boxing is called by many different names. But what it boils down to in the end is two men stepping into a ring and putting it all on the line. …
Candy Japan - Japanese Candy Subscription service
Japanese candy subscription sent to you twice a month directly from Japan. It costs $25 and you get two middle size envelopes of candy. read the original article
Japan-Themed Paper Cup Sleeves by Akira Yoshimura
“Ever lose your drink cup during an evening with friends then wonder if the cup you picked up was actually yours?” asks NY-based Japanese designer Akira Yoshimura. That eventually le…
The Creative World of ?saka Hiromichi, Living National Treasure (Photos)
Woodworker ?saka Hiromichi is a man at the pinnacle of his craft, having been officially designated a Living National Treasure by the Japanese government. His pieces are imbued with a beguiling beaut…
Scientists discover technique that turns skin tissue into nerve cells - AJW by The Asahi Shimbun
KYOTO--Researchers here said they have converted skin tissue into nerve cells using commercially available chemicals. The scientists from the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine said M…
Google's 60Tbps Pacific cable welcomed with champagne in Japan
With bottles of bubbly and a purification ceremony, a Google-backed undersea cable was given a warm welcome on a beach in Japan last week, a critical step in building the highest capacity data l…
Emoji – Japan’s Talking Pictures
Confession: I am an emoji hipster. Before your mom was sending you grinning emoji or that cute boy was texting you heart-eyes emoji, my study abroad friends and I were using our 2009-era So…
Toyota's "i-Road" is World's Most Convenient Terrifying Deathtrap
This is Toyota's i-Road, an electric vehicle the company hopes to soon make ubiquitously available for rental throughout Tokyo and Japan's other major cities. The only problem is, look…