Japan

Japan

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Strange Things

The Legend of Namazu: The Earthquake-Causing Catfish of Japan

The Namazu is a giant catfish from Japanese mythology that lives underground and causes earthquakes.
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Art, Books, Culture, History, People of Color, Social Progress, TV & Film

Why Is Cyberpunk So Japanese?

The cyberpunk genre made Japan the face of a technologically advanced and bleakly capitalist future. But why?
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Climate Change

Third World Countries Pay the Price for First World Comforts

First world countries produce most of the world's waste. Third world countries in the global south pay the price for it.
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Culture, Travel

Inside the World of Japanese Cuddle Cafes: Sweet or Sad?

Welcome to Japan, where you can go to a cuddle cafe and pay to sleep next to someone for an hour.
History

Oda Nobunaga: The Japanese Warlord Who Would Give Tywin Lannister a Run for His Money

Though born a second son, Oda Nobunaga's ruthless military genius made him the first man to ever unify Japan.
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Travel

5 Most Calming Gardens in Tokyo You Never Heard About

When you need a break from packed subway cars and crowded sidewalks, escape to one of these gardens in Tokyo to relax and recharge.

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