Deeper Views
Dive further into Japanese culture.
Join our team of culture editors in exploring deeper connections between Japan’s art, culture, and history.
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More than Matcha:
Understanding Japanese Tea
While matcha might catch the most attention these days, there’s a greater variety of Japanese tea to explore.
Your Guide to Autumn in Japan 2025
Seasonal Guide
Discover the best ways to travel Japan in autumn, from momiji maple views to hiking through Japan’s most iconic outdoor scenery.
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The War on Geisha: Identity in the Face of Tradition
The complex struggle of geisha to preserve their traditional identity while adapting to the pressures of modernity, Western influence, and societal misconceptions.
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The Rise of Japan’s Women of Letters
Contemporary Japanese women writers are reshaping both domestic and global literary landscapes through subversive, critically acclaimed works—reviving a historic female literary tradition that dates back to the Heian period.
From Basho to Pokémon: Japan’s Enduring Fascination with Insects
These small creatures play a big part in Japanese culture, from ancient times to contemporary culture.
Tomitaro Makino: Grafting Western Science with Japan's Natural World
Tomitaro Makino’s passion for plants reflects Japan’s enduring reverence for nature—where science, art, and spirituality intertwine in a centuries-old cultural harmony.
Unsheathing Bushido and Gender: The Female Samurai Warriors of Aizu
In the quiet valor of Takeko Nakano and the joshitai, bushido reveals itself not as masculinity, but as a timeless, genderless code of life.
