American Mishima

33 years ago back in 1980 when this author was a young teenage boy, I once asked a former US Submariner of World War II why did he choo...

So many Samurai films concentrates on the heroic battles of the Warring States Period or the tumultuous whirlwinds of the Bakumatsu Perio...

One hundred forty five years ago saw the Surrender of Edo Castle and thus ending two hundred sixty six years of Tokugawa rule. The decisi...

The annual Hanamatsuri (Flower Festival) commemorates the birthday of the historical Buddha Sakyamuni some 2500 years ago. Seen here is Ha...

We would like to apologize to all our readers for the lack of posts during March. We have had issues with our internet connection as well ...

March 3rd is the traditional date for Hinamatsuri Girls Day where families with girls can wish for their happiness.

Here's a few photographs of Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on his visit to the United States and his meeting with US President Ba...