A century ago, Edogawa Ranpo invented the Japanese detective novel. This pioneer of ero-guro-nansensu, a delicious blend of ...

For years,” Tsushima writes, “Mitch had denounced Japan, wishing this hateful country would disappear from the face of the ...

Japan has a long history. Archaeological evidence shows that people have ... created splendid literary works such as The Tale of Genji and The Pillow Book. Not everything was peaceful, however.

"Chiri to Chiriri: Yuki no Hi no Ohanashi," written and illustrated by Kaya Doi (Published by Alice Kan, 2010) Story outline One snowy day, two girls, Chiri and Chiriri, venture out on a bicycle ...

Prof Ienaga started his battle in 1965 when the Education Ministry ordered him to revise numerous passages in his book New History of Japan because they showed some Japanese actions in World War ...

Imaging Japanese History is an online curriculum designed to enhance students' visual literacy skills, historical thinking skills, and knowledge of Japanese history. Five online modules each provide a ...