I look at a lot of Japan-related websites in my spare time (for hopefully obvious reasons), and every now and then I'll see a post like this: And it's not just Japan-specific site where people ask these questions; you … [Read more...]
Everybody knows about Japan and their samurai. But did you know men weren't the only ones being trained to kill, lead, and fight with deadly weapons back in feudal Japan? Lesser known than their male counterparts, the onna … [Read more...]
Some historical figures become more than just names in history books; some become the stuff of legend. In Japan, most of those historical legends were brave samurai warriors, whose bravery and skill on the battlefield are … [Read more...]
America's 2012 Major League Baseball season is about to begin in a couple weeks. And I must say, sixty-six percent (Oops. I meant, seventy-five percent. Forgot about Kuu, sorry!) of us here in Tofugu-land can't wait for … [Read more...]
In 1904, Torao Yamaha produced Japan's first domestically manufactured vehicle, a bus. It was steam powered and probably could turn into a mech suit. Soon after, in 1907, Komanosuke Uchiyama made Japan's first gasoline … [Read more...]
Does riding down a hill on top of a giant log at high speeds sound a little bit dangerous to you? Good. Then you'll probably want to be in the audience if you ever make it to the Onbashira-sai festival, held every six … [Read more...]