In the 1990s while I was awkwardly transitioning from childhood to adulthood, the world was in the throes of another strange transitional period between analog and digital. It was a time when the internet was still charged by the minute and your high score in Slingo could be ruined when your sister picked up the phone and cut your dial-up connection. When emails were … [Read more...] about Nippon’s Digital Numerology: The Pocket Bell
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20 Interesting Facts About Hachiko – The Loyal Dog
Loyalty, love, friendship – these are the three rarest things on planet Earth today. Humans are probably not even capable of understanding the true meanings of these words on their own unless of course they are taught by those that they torture and think of as useless and inferior. You probably understood who we are referring to. Yes, we are talking about animals and in … [Read more...] about 20 Interesting Facts About Hachiko – The Loyal Dog
Hachimaki – the Japanese Headband that gives you Energy
When thinking of Japan, some of the things that usually come to mind are Sushi and Samurai; perhaps Karate and Bonsai. These are all iconic images in Japan, but when it comes to cultural icons, there is one piece of headwear that embodies the quintessential image of Japan – the Hachimaki (鉢巻). The Bosozoku wear them while riding their motorcycles, protesters wear them to get … [Read more...] about Hachimaki – the Japanese Headband that gives you Energy
The Dark History Of ‘Comfort Women’ During World War II
Lee Ok-Seon was running an appointment with her parents when this occurred: a bunch of men in uniform rushed out of a vehicle, assaulted her, and dragged her inside the car. At this moment, she would have never guessed that she’d never see her parents again. The girl was just 14 years old. On that fateful evening, Lee’s existence in Busan, a city located today in … [Read more...] about The Dark History Of ‘Comfort Women’ During World War II
Tachibana Ginchiyo: The Fearless Onna-musha of Japan
Few Japanese female warriors loomed as large as Tachibana Ginchiyo in Japanese history. A legendary onna-musha (female warrior), she is remembered for her unwavering courage, strategic acumen and leadership. As leader of the Tachibana clan, she was one of her people’s last defenses during the chaos of the Sengoku period. Early Life and Ascension to Leadership Born in … [Read more...] about Tachibana Ginchiyo: The Fearless Onna-musha of Japan