Japanese History
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Legendary Samurai Warrior Miyamoto Musashi
By: Hari Navarro
The most famous of all Japan's legendary samurai fighters, Miyamoto Musashi, proves to be far more than an iconic double katana-wielding killing machine. more...
Japan's Denial of The Rape of Nanking
By: Ronald Smith
Even before the full extent of the Nanking massacre was known, Japan was seeking to cover up or marginalize what had happened in the Chinese capital of nanking, but why? more...
Lifestyle and History of the Geisha
By: Megan Winkler
The geisha's ever-evolving lifestyle has its roots in the 7th century and the image saturates Japanese life, literature and entertainment. more...
Japanese Religion: 1868 to 1945
A short summary of the religious currents in Japan from the beginning of the Meiji Restoration in 1868 to the end of World War II. more...
An overview of the religious trends that developed during the Tokugawa and Meiji periods of Japan. more...
An overview of Japanese religious history, with a focus on the Tendai and Shingon Buddhist sects of the Heian period. more...
An overview of early Japanese religious history, with a focus on the traditions of Confucianism, Taoism and folk religion. more...
By: Jim Osborn
The reasons behind Japans aggression during World War II is not as well known as its German counterpart, so what prompted "The Empire of the Sun" to wage war? more...
By: Megan Winkler
The women of the Aizu province broke free of tradition and fought with the army in definance of Imperial troops at the Meiji Restoration. more...
By: Frank W. Hardy
62 Years ago today the Japanese Emperor's Tram Girls, some as young as 14, worked desperately to bring their city back from devastation. more...
Douglas MacArthur and his superiors in Washington unwittingly opened the door to creating a major economic rival. more...
The Japanese Village in Ayutthaya
By: John Walsh
An introduction to the Japanese village in Ayutthaya and the nature of life in Siam. more...
By: Lyn Michaud
The Japanese tea ceremony began during the Medieval Age and has continued with few changes since the formalized rules were created. more...
Samurai: Japanese Honor, Tradition
By: Steve DeVault
The samurai influence on the Japanese culture is evident even today. more...
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