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Japanese history
June 24, 2020
Japanese Island Marks 75 Years Since Battle of Okinawa
By Associated Press
Japanese residents of Okinawa remembered the legacy of one of World War II’s deadliest battles.
September 14, 2019
The Politics of Hate and Artistic Expression in Japan
By Jeff Kingston
Organizers of the 2019 Aichi Triennale, a sprawling showcase of contemporary art, got more publicity than they bargained for.
February 06, 2019
A Profound Development in Japan-South Korea Relations
By Kan Kimura
A recent ruling has global implications.
April 12, 2018
Japan and the 150th Anniversary of the Meiji Restoration
By Shin Kawashima
The nation is at a new crossroads.
December 10, 2015
Interview: Benjamin Elman
By Emanuel Pastreich
"The 'rise of China' narrative can be read in different ways, and for Japan it is a challenge."
November 27, 2015
Interview: Alexis Dudden
By Emanuel Pastreich
How unprecedented are the tensions in East Asia today?
November 11, 2015
Explaining Japanese Parochialism
By Robert Dujarric
Japanese face enormous obstacles understanding the world scene.
August 15, 2014
Jet Black and the Ninja Wind: Slice-and-Dice of a Japanese Myth
By Jonathan DeHart
Ninjutsu, cryptography and ancient history come together in a high-octane adventure. The best part: the hero is a teenage girl.
July 08, 2014
China’s Changing Position on Japan’s History
By Zachary Keck
In recent years, China has significantly hardened its stance on Japan acknowledging its imperial past. Why?
March 29, 2014
Germany Rebukes China’s Anti-Japan PR Campaign
By Zachary Keck
Berlin strongly rebuffed Beijing’s efforts to use Germany’s wartime past to shame Japan during Xi’s trip to Germany.
March 11, 2014
'Missing Histories': History Education and China-Japan Relations
By Zheng Wang
Differences in history classrooms reflect the social discourse problems that underline China and Japan's conflict.
November 16, 2013
On Japan’s History: Clearing the Air – and the Agenda
Viewing Japanese policy through the past highlights the dominance history has gained over the diplomatic agenda.
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