A new study suggests that modern Japanese have descended from three ancestral populations, including people in the Kofun Period between the third and seventh century. According to current ...

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The reception of a modern Japanese funeral. In the past, Japanese funerals were deeply rooted in Buddhist and Shinto traditions. They were often held at home or in temples. Cremation became widespread ...

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The modern equivalent of the Tokiwa-so apartment where Osamu Tezuka (1928-1989) and many other manga legends got their start is thriving in Hino, western Tokyo. The share house, Tama Tokiwa-so ...

Spring has officially arrived, and Japan’s iconic cherry blossoms, or sakura, are beginning to bloom across the country! As of March 21, 2025, the cherry blossom season is about to kick off in many ...