Japanese History

A Traveler’s Guide to Shopping: Gift/Souvenir Ideas from Japan

When I lived in Japan I was always being pressured with sending gifts to America. I come from a large…

5 months ago

Origins of the Japanese Feudal Era: The Onin War

The Japanese feudal era is called the Sengoku Jidai. This translates roughly to "the age of the country at war,"…

2 years ago

Gulliver Visits Several Marvelous Countries

Jonathan Swift was a caustic satirist. In the first two parts of "Gulliver's Travels," the satiric elements play second fiddle…

4 years ago

Emperor Meiji: One of the Most Famous Emperors in Japanese History

Emperor Meiji was one of the most famous Emperors in Japanese history and is known as the 122nd emperor in…

4 years ago

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