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1. A New Japanese Emperor Takes To The Chrysanthemum Throne

   

   The Chrysanthemum Throne is the throne of the Emperor of Japan and a metonym referring to the Japanese monarchy ... The Chrysanthemum Throne is the throne of the Emperor of Japan and a metonym referring to the Japanese monarchy ... order of succession, Naruhito is the 126th Emperor of Japan. The first emperor to have occupied the Chrysanthemum ...

   dhwty - 22/10/2019 - 18:22

2. Sumo Wrestling: From Ritual Origins to Honorable Sport

   

   It is hard to think of Japan without sumo wrestling. This unique and very old sport ... 1,500 years or more! Granted,  It is hard to think of Japan without sumo wrestling. This unique and very old sport ... is now widely recognizable and equally popular outside of Japan. But one thing is even more interesting than the sport ...

   Aleksa Vučković - 18/12/2021 - 22:00

3. Ancient DNA Rewrites Story of Japanese Ancestry

   

   The archipelago nation of Japan has been occupied since the Upper Paleolithic period ... dominant theory, up until now. The archipelago nation of Japan has been occupied since the Upper Paleolithic period ... Professor Takashi Gakuhari of Kanazawa University, Japan. An aerial view of the Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group, a ...

   Sahir - 19/09/2021 - 18:40

4. When Mongols Met Samurai: The Two Failed Mongol Invasions of Japan

   

   ... factor in the outcome of a battle. The Mongol invasions of Japan in 1274 and 1281 AD have often been cited as salient ... not be ignored or overlooked. The Mongol Invasion of Japan: From Korea to Rich Japan? By the middle of the 13th century, and thanks to the ...

   Jake Leigh-Howarth - 04/07/2022 - 23:00

5. The Nara Period: Japan’s First Permanent Capital

   

   ... Nara. During the Asuka period, Buddhism first arrived in Japan, and Chinese knowledge and practices were adopted by the Japanese court. Moreover, the effort to transform Japan into a  centralized state  also had its origins in ... court attended by the chieftains of subordinate clan, Japan did not have a permanent capital yet. Thus, whenever a ...

   dhwty - 23/01/2021 - 13:33

6. Kojiki: Japan’s Oldest Surviving Chronicle

   

   ... of Ancient Matters," holds the prestigious title of being Japan's oldest surviving chronicle. Compiled in 712 AD, this ... a window into the myths, legends, and early history of Japan. Written by Ō no Yasumaro under the commission of ... glimpse into the spiritual and political origins of Japan.  The Kojiki - Chronicling Ancient Japan When it comes ...

   Robbie Mitchell - 29/07/2024 - 17:55

7. Christian Slave Masters Destroyed Winemaking In Japan

   

   ... AD a Japanese “war” was waged against Christians in Japan, and it was this revolt against the “foreign” ... Winemaking And Anti-Christian Laws Researchers from Japan’s Kumamoto University's  Eisei Bunko Research Centre ... residence of the Hosokawa samurai clan in Kumamoto City, Japan. (Motoki-jj /  CC BY-SA 3.0 ) It turns out that the ...

   ashley cowie - 18/01/2021 - 17:16

8. Hachiman: Deified Emperor, War God, Protector Of The Japanese People

   

   ... deity, following the arrival of the latter religion in Japan in the middle of the 6th century AD.  Hachiman is a ... deity, following the arrival of the latter religion in Japan in the middle of the 6th century AD. Moreover, Hachiman ... figure, who is believed to have been the 15 th emperor of Japan. Moreover, numerous important political and cultural ...

   dhwty - 13/01/2021 - 00:57

9. Kamikaze – The Divine Winds that Saved Japan

   

   The Mongols attempted two major invasions of Japan during the 13th century, in 1274 and 1281 AD, led by ... however, The Mongols attempted two major invasions of Japan during the 13th century, in 1274 and 1281 AD, led by ... attackers to abandon their plans and fortuitously saving Japan from foreign conquest. The Japanese believed the ...

   Joanna Gillan - 25/04/2022 - 14:28

10. Namazu Catfish: Earthquakes, Cosmic Justice, and Helper Of the Poor

    

    ... Before earthquakes were associated with Namazu catfish in Japan, the beast that made earthquakes was usually a dragon ... association between catfish and earthquakes in Japan today, this is a relatively recent development. The ... century. East Meets West: Little Red Riding Hood Versus Japan’s Okuri-Inu The Takenouchi Manuscripts and the Story ...

    Caleb Strom - 13/09/2021 - 14:59

11. Ryukyu Kingdom: Castles, Customs, and China and Japan's Rivalry

    

    ... interesting places that grabs everyone’s attention is Japan. The islands of Japan were always home to many lords, kingdoms, ... interesting places that grabs everyone’s attention is Japan. The islands of Japan were always home to many lords, ...

    Aleksa Vučković - 11/11/2019 - 01:22

12. The Amazing Ascent of the Japanese Shoguns from 1192 to 1867

    

    The shoguns were the military rulers of Japan during the country’s feudal period. Although Japan had emperors, they were mere figureheads for centuries. ... of the emperor.  The shoguns were the military rulers of Japan during the country’s feudal period . Although Japan ...

    dhwty - 18/06/2020 - 23:00

13. The Notorious Wako Pirates of Japan

    

    ... At this point in history, there was no entity known as Japan. The Japanese archipelago existed as a geographic ... or government. Culturally, socially, and economically, Japan did not yet exist. Japan became a unified entity at the end of the sixteenth ...

    Molly Dowdeswell - 13/11/2022 - 13:57

14. The Heian Era: Golden Age of Japan’s Imperial Court

    

    ... AD, is considered to be the last division of Japan’s classical era. This period began with the ...  centuries AD, is considered to be the last division of Japan’s classical era. This period began with the ... new Buddhist sects were introduced into and flourished in Japan in this period. Although the introduction of these ...

    dhwty - 31/01/2021 - 21:56

15. Medieval Japanese Weapons Influenced Culture Long After the Middle Ages

    

    ... of the Samurai: The Forgotten Warrior Arsenal from Feudal Japan The Honorable Death: Samurai and Suicide in Feudal Japan The most famous Japanese warriors from this time period ... aristocrats (kuge) residing at the cultural center of Japan were not interested in managing their extensive ...

    Samurai Swords Store - 30/10/2018 - 22:02

16. Did Japanese Population Originate with this Minatogawa Man?

    

    ... models and archaeological evidence, people first reached Japan in the late Pleistocene, around 40,000 or 30,000 years ... 32,000 Years The frequently told story of human history in Japan claims that the modern-day Japanese descended from two ... Forensic reconstruction and skull of a Jomon person in Japan. (inazakira / CC BY-SA 2.0 ) Discovery of the ...

    Cecilia Bogaard - 23/07/2021 - 18:34

17. Japan’s Succession Crisis: No Male Heirs Means Ancient Monarchy May Soon Disappear!

    

    ... Aiko (right). ( Imperial Household Agency / CC BY 4.0 ) Is Japan’s Succession Crisis Due to an Outdated System? Japan’s succession crisis stems from the fact that should ... It is "not at all based on the current family system in Japan or ideas about gender equality . I think the public is ...

    Sahir - 31/12/2021 - 22:00

18. A Japanese Fan Became a Deadly Weapon in the Right Hands

    

    In Ancient Japan, the Samurai utilized a wide range of weaponry other ... or when the use of swords was not ideal.  In ancient Japan, the Samurai utilized a wide range of weaponry other ... hand fan was considered an important fashion accessory in Japan, especially for people who belonged to the Samurai and ...

    Samurai Swords Store - 30/11/2021 - 17:59

19. Baku: The Legendary Dream Eating Monster of Japanese Mythology

    

    ... 15th centuries, that the mythological being appeared in Japan , during what is known as the Muromachi period. Here ... spirits. It wasn’t until Baku legends made their way to Japan that the beast was considered a dream eater, with the ... the turn of the 20th century it was common for children in Japan to sleep with a Baku talisman by their bed. Children ...

    mrreese - 28/07/2022 - 01:56

20. A Surprising Japanese Interpretation of the Lost Years of Jesus Christ

    

    ... Middle East. However, there is a small group of people in Japan who believe a completely different story. Some Japanese ... discovered an ancient document in Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan. The text of the manuscript presented a shocking tale. ... was buried in Herai Village in the Aomori district in Japan. Moreover, the document declares that he was buried at ...

    Natalia Klimczak - 04/06/2016 - 14:37

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