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Nov 23, 20243 min read
The Great Buddha of Nara: A Historical Monument
The Great Buddha of Nara, known as Daibutsu, stands as one of Japan’s most iconic and historically significant monuments. Nestled within...
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Nov 13, 20245 min read
The Mongol Invasions: How Kamikaze Winds Saved Japan
The Mongol Invasions of Japan, which took place in 1274 and 1281, stand as one of the most remarkable episodes in Japan’s history, where...
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Nov 8, 20245 min read
The Heian Period: Aristocratic culture and literature
The Heian Period (794-1185 AD) is often celebrated as a golden age of Japanese aristocratic culture, creativity, and refinement. This era...
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Nov 7, 20245 min read
Taika Reforms: Centralizing political power
The Taika Reforms, initiated in 645 AD, marked one of the most significant turning points in early Japanese history, representing a...
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Nov 2, 20245 min read
Prince Shotoku: The Father of Japanese Buddhism and Architect of a Nation
Prince Shotoku (574-622 AD) stands as one of Japan’s most influential figures, known for introducing and championing Buddhism in Japan...
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Oct 27, 20244 min read
Kofun Period: Keyhole-shaped Tombs and Social Hierarchies
The Kofun Period (ca. 250–538 AD) marks a defining era in Japanese history, a time of great political, social, and cultural...
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Oct 25, 20245 min read
The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter (Kaguya-hime): Japan's Oldest Folktale
Japan has a rich tapestry of folklore, mythology, and storytelling, and one of the most celebrated and ancient stories is The Tale of the...
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Oct 22, 20245 min read
The Yayoi Period: Dawn of Ancient Japan (300 BCE – 300 CE)
The Yayoi period, spanning from around 300 BCE to 300 CE, marks one of the most transformative eras in Japanese history. Following the...
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Oct 12, 20245 min read
The Jomon Period: Japan’s Earliest Settlers
The Jomon period, which spanned from around 14,000 BCE to 300 BCE, is recognized as one of the most important and fascinating prehistoric...
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