Japan

International dispute over history textbooks in East Asia. more

The political mood on the streets of Tokyo was disheartening as Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda announced his resignation at a hastily arranged press conference. more

How are current political tensions in Asia changing Japan’s stance on war? more

North and South Korea share sixty years of hostility, warfare, and bloodshed. However, despite that relatively recent history, the people on the Korean peninsula share over a thousand years of a common culture, language, and family ties. more

Mitsuru Claire Chino talks about her law career and her work promoting women’s interests in corporate Japan. more

Jeni Washeleski talks about her experiences working with teachers as part of the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET). more

Why is Japan failing to curb greenhouse gas emissions? more

A funny, anthropological look at Japanese identity through the study and industry of laughter. more

The life of Buddha, the emergence of Buddhism, basic tenets, and major sects throughout Asia. more