The year is 1800 in the castle town of Kôchi, Japan. It's just after sunrise, and 16-year-old Mori Banshirô is already hard at work practicing drills with his long sword. He is an ambitious samurai in training, and today he must impress...

Many of the values and basic assumptions the Japanese make about life have their origins in Buddhism and Shintoism. The primacy of the group or the collective good and the value placed on maintaining harmony are particularly strong and...

Discover Minoru Mukaiya’s unique journey, blending his love for music and trains to create iconic station jingles heard across Japan.<br/>

Explore Kaiju Sakaba, a unique dining spot where the alien Baltan and other kaiju gather to unwind after failed world domination plans. Celebrate the beloved Ultraman franchise in this monster-friendly space!<br/>

Pokémon are inspired by flora and fauna, science, religion, yokai and other supernatural beings. But the series is teeming with not just Japanese folklore, but versions of monsters from across the globe made cute with softened features.

Explore the fascinating journey of Daisuke Inoue, the unsung hero behind the global karaoke phenomenon. From his humble beginnings as a drummer in Osaka to inventing the world's first karaoke machine, the juke eight, Inoue's story is one...

Japanese Emperors Family Tree | 1,350 Years Ago to Present

Shinto is a religion as Japanese as the cherry blossom and the mech suit. Today, we're gonna take a dive into this ancient and unique faith to redefine what we even call a religion.

Are you going to live in Japan? Better prepare yourself with a Japanese self-introduction – a jikoshoukai. Having this language knowledge early in your Japanese study will help you establish yourself among Japanese friends and colleagues.

In this lesson, Mr. P. will show you how to make simple ppt presentations. This lesson is designed for intermediate students who wish to improve their English, and for those above levels who wish to clear up doubts about this topic.

Gion Matsuri is one of Japan's oldest and largest festivals. The celebration happens every year in Kyoto and lasts the whole month of July! Learn about the history and customs of the festival from goryo-e (a purification ritual) to the...

Discover the enchanting Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido, Japan, where artists create stunning snow and ice sculptures that will leave you in awe.

Learn how to make an origami Kabuto (Samurai Helmet) with Japanese vocabulary. 折り紙「兜（かぶと）」の折り方 Designed by Makoto Yamaguchi (2014) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Children's Day (こどもの日, Kodomo no hi) is a Japanese...

In 1942, at the height of the Second World War, President Franklin D. Roosevelt authorised the incarceration of approximately 110,000 Japanese-Americans in the American West. But was Executive Order 9066 a step too far?

This video explains the origins of the Awa Odori Festival, its connection to the Obon Festival and the Tokushima Castle, and the unique dance style of Awa Odori. The video also highlights the family reunions, lantern ceremonies, and the...