Prior to the middle of the eighteenth century, only a very small percentage of domains—perhaps as few as forty—established official schools for their retainers. Following that, the number rose consistently, and between the late 18th century and the end of the Tokugawa era, it rose quickly. There were at least 225 schools operating by the …
Osaka, which is usually pronounced just “Osaka,” is a designated city in Japan’s Kansai prefecture on the island of Honshu. The third most populous city in Japan, after Special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama, it serves as the capital and largest city of Osaka Prefecture. It is also the largest part of the Keihanshin Metropolitan …
One of the major cities in the Greater Tokyo Area and the Keihin Industrial Area is Kawasaki (Kawasaki-shi), which is located in the Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan. After Yokohama, it is the second most populous city in Kanagawa Prefecture and the eighth most populous city in all of Japan (including the Tokyo Metropolitan Area). With …
The largest of Japan’s Ryukyu (Nansei) Islands, Okinawa Island is located in the Kyushu area. Of Japan’s five main islands, this one is the smallest and least populous. The island has a total size of 1,206.98 square kilometers, is around 106 kilometers (66 mi) long, and is typically 11 kilometers (7 mi) wide (466.02 sq …
Imagine being able to see a live satellite feed of photographs of Earth on any given day, and being able to zoom in and see how the seasons are changing in real time. Japan would be a fantastic country to visit if you had that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Seasonal changes wash back and forth, up and …
The sovereignty issue over the Kuril Islands, which has been unresolved for 66 years (as of 2012) since World War II’s end, has impeded Russia’s foreign policy. Because of their abundance of natural resources and strategic location, the islands are vital both economically and militarily. The Russo-Japanese War began on February 10, 1904, as a …
Vinyl-focused record shops, which used to cater mostly to the city’s DJ population, have seen a resurgence in Tokyo over the last decade, attracting large crowds of quality-conscious music fans who still prefer real albums to digital downloads. While areas like Shibuya and Shimokitazawa are particularly fertile ground for vinyl collectors wishing to embark on …
The European Union (EU) and Japan have had diplomatic relations since 1959. They have a good trading relationship, especially when it comes to investment flows. Taro Kono, the Japanese Defense Minister, and Josep Borrell, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, will attend the 2020 MSC. The European Union–Japan Economic …
Haneda Airport, also known as Tokyo Haneda Airport and Haneda International Airport, is one of two international airports serving the Greater Tokyo Area. The other is Narita International Airport (NRT). It is home to Japan Airlines (Terminal 1) and All Nippon Airways (Terminal 2), as well as Air Do, Skymark Airlines, Solaseed Air, and StarFlyer, …
The fantastic bars and pubs in Roppongi are a great way to get started before going clubbing. A frequent local habit is to start with one drink in a bar or pub and then head to the club. You won’t be heading to a crowded spot because most of these venues are locals’ hidden …