Japan

Japan is a cluster of four islands. The archipelago is situated in the Pacific. The country is known for its arts and rich culture and heritage. Read on for more on Japan and its world relations.
  • Report Suggests Japanese Government Hid Fukushima Reactor Dangers
    In the aftermath of the tsunami and nuclear reactor meltdown at the Fukushima plant, the Japanese government downplayed the dangers in official reports
  • Japan Facts
    For the automobile enthusiasts, there is one of the Japan facts, which attracts them a lot. It is the fact that Japan is the largest automobile producer in the world. On the other hand, there are others, who find the culture of the land rather interesting.
  • Japan Facts for Kids
    In this article, we will take a look at some Japan facts which will help your kids with some valuable information about this great nation...
  • Mount Fuji Facts
    A compilation of some Mt. Fuji facts which will give you an insight of some lesser known attributes of this active stratovolcano in Japan. Continue reading...
  • Japan Airlines Files for Bankruptcy
    Asia's largest air carrier, Japan Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection.
  • Origin of the Japanese People
    Japan -- traditionally known as Nippon-koku -- is an East Asian island nation. It is flanked by the Sea of Japan, North and South Korea, People's Republic of China, Russia, the Sea of Okhotsk, the East China Sea and Taiwan. The origin of the inhabitants of this beautiful island dates back to the Upper Paleolithic period. . . .
  • Japan Fun Facts - Interesting Facts about Japan
    Nihon or Nippon, as the country is popularly referred to as, is the most interesting place in Japan that highlights its peculiar lifestyle. The largest automobile producer in the world, Japan has a plethora of interesting facts about each and every aspect of its life.
  • Famous Japanese People
    In this article, we will take a look at some of the famous Japanese people.
  • Japanese School
    Talk of the Orient and it is just impossible to ignore the Little Giant - Japan. The land, its history and the culture and traditions are all unique and quite unlike any other on the planet. The distinct characteristic of all that is Japanese is imparted via dedicated education.
  • Japanese Business Culture
    For most foreign companies who are seriously contemplating entering the Japanese market, the Japanese business culture has always been wrongly perceived as one of the biggest hurdles to starting a business in the country.
  • Traditional Japanese Food
    In a world of frozen meats, 'steely' tasting tinned food and dreary sandwiches, traditional Japanese food comes as a godsend to most of us. Elegant and refined, the Japanese cuisine is said to be one of the greatest cuisines in the world, and I won't disagree with that!
  • Trends in Japanese Fashion
    A look at the streets of Japan would reveal an interesting amalgamation of the traditional and modern fashion ideas. Here' a look at some of the hottest trends in Japanese fashion.
  • Osaka, Japan - Highlights
    Highlighting key tourists attractions in the Venice of the East.
  • Japan and Asia: Historical Disputes, Nationalism, and Mistrust
    Japan's constant mixed signals over its view of history result in only one perception: Asia still has reason to be afraid of them. If it wants to be accepted fully by its neighbors, Japan needs to stop appeasing its right-wing and take a clear stance on its wartime past.
  • History of the Samurai
    Here is a brief history of the Japanese Samurai...
  • Male and Female Idol Artists in Japan
    A Comparison of 80s Idol Matsuda Seiko and 90s Boy Band SMAP
  • The Slow Trickle of Japanese Actors Into American Film
    With a worldwide market share of pop culture output and a growing film industry increasingly affecting Hollywood and the world, Japan's cultural output is second only to our own. So where are is the respect for their actors in our Hollywood films?
  • Interesting Facts About Japan
    Japan is known as the 'Land of the rising sun'. In Japanese Japan is referred to as 'Nippon' or 'Nihon', literally translated means 'sun origin'.
  • New Year's Eve Destinations - Japan
    New Year in Japan is known as Shogatsu or Oshogatsu, and is one of the most important holidays in the country.
  • Japan Life
    About how I didn't buy a mattress and lived happily ever after.
  • Japan and the Samurai Warrior
    A brief history of Japan and the Samurai Warriors. Japan, being an island with a treacherous, highly defensible coastline and an uncertain weather inclined to typhoons, has had an extraordinary pattern of seclusion and exemption from foreign incursions during the whole course of her history.
  • Japanese Revolution in Technology
    This article helps you understand about the ways and techniques adopted by Japanese for domination in technological world.
  • Geisha
    Love - In 1929 Japan, nine-year-old Chiyo Sakamoto and her older sister Satsu Sakamoto are sold by their parents to Mr. Tanaka, who in turn, sells them to the Nitta Okiya.