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Hachiko: The Faithful Dog Who Captured the World’s Heart

Meet Hachiko, the faithful Akita dog whose unwavering loyalty made him a national symbol. Learn the touching true story behind Shibuya’s most popular meeting spot and why this remarkable dog continues to inspire millions of visitors from around the world.
Japanese History : A Short and Simple Overview

Have you always wanted to understand Japanese history in a nutshell? Here is a handy, short overview of Japanese history from 14,000 BC to the modern time!
The great Toyotomi Hideyoshi who unified Japan

Toyotomi Hideyoshi was the second warlord who tried to unify Japan after the long warring states period ended in the late 16th century. Let’s learn more about his successes and failures.
Oda Nobunaga | Achieved the Unification of Japan

Oda Nobunaga was the first warlord who tried to unify Japan after the long Warring States Period in the late 16th century. Though he was cruel, people love his leadership. Let’s learn more about his unique biography.
Warlords of the Warring States Period in Japan

The Warring States Period (15th to 16th century) was an exciting time in Japanese history. Military rulers were replaced one after another until shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu unified Japan. Let’s learn more about this period!
Tokugawa Iemitsu created an era of peace

The third shogun of the Edo period had an interesting life. What made him the way he was? And what happened to Japan during his reign?
Japanese Ghost Stories that are both Scary and Funny

Let us share 5 ghost stories from Japan that will chill you… If you want more of this, we also organize tours that focus on stories about the ghosts and ghouls of Japan.
Very beautiful and Traditional Japanese Architecture in Kyoto

Learn about the history of Japanese architecture, and let us give you an itinerary for Kyoto that will take you through Japan’s architectural history from the 6th century until the late 19th century.
The Identity of Samurai and Shoguns in Japan’s Closed State

During the Edo period from 1603-1868, society was divided strictly into social classes, not unlike the caste system in India. The country was ruled by a shogun, who was the highest up in the military of that time.