Many people don't know that tempura is actually not an original Japanese food and that it has a long history.…
Ramen became one of the iconic foods from Japan, having gained a lot of popularity outside of Japan in recent…
Aizu-Wakamatsu in Fukushima is especially known for its delicious sake and long history of samurai culture.
The Fukugawa Edo Museum is a small history museum where you can be transported back in time to the Edo…
Learn more about one of the most important people in Japanese history, the first Tokugawa shogun. One of our history…
The third shogun of the Edo period had an interesting life. What made him the way he was? And what…
Sengakuji is a Buddhist temple in Tokyo. It is a famous spot among history lovers because this is where the…
The Warring States Period (15th to 16th century) was an exciting time in Japanese history. Military rulers were replaced one…
Toyotomi Hideyoshi was the second warlord who tried to unify Japan after the long warring states period ended in the…
Geihinkan (also known as Akasaka Palace) was built as a residence for the crown prince in the early 20th century.…
Have you always wanted to understand Japanese history in a nutshell? Here is a handy, short overview of Japanese history…