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The True Story Of Hattori Hanzō: From 16th-Century Japan To ‘Kill Bill’

Legendary samurai warrior Hattori Hanzō, known as "Demon Hanzō," fought like hell to make sure his clan ruled over a united Japan.

By Katie Serena • Sep 3, 2019

The True Story Of Hattori Hanzō: From 16th-Century Japan To ‘Kill Bill’

Legendary samurai warrior Hattori Hanzō, known as "Demon Hanzō," fought like hell to make sure his clan ruled over a united Japan.

By Katie Serena • September 3, 2019

Inside The Pacific Theater: The World War II Horror Show History Wants To Forget

While the Nazi war machine ravaged Europe, the war in the Pacific brutalized the soldiers and civilians in World War II's often overlooked theater.

By Mark Oliver • Aug 6, 2019

Inside The Pacific Theater: The World War II Horror Show History Wants To Forget

While the Nazi war machine ravaged Europe, the war in the Pacific brutalized the soldiers and civilians in World War II's often overlooked theater.

By Mark Oliver • August 6, 2019

Japanese Government To Create Human-Rodent Hybrids For Organ Harvesting

Scientists involved in the study will inject human cells into rat and mice embryos. Researchers plan to follow the development of the resulting creatures' organs over the course of two years after the baby hybrids are born.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 30, 2019

Science News

Japanese Government To Create Human-Rodent Hybrids For Organ Harvesting

Scientists involved in the study will inject human cells into rat and mice embryos. Researchers plan to follow the development of the resulting creatures' organs over the course of two years after the baby hybrids are born.

By Natasha Ishak • July 30, 2019

How Tens Of Thousands Of Soldiers Died In The Bloody Battle Of Iwo Jima

One American general called the Battle of Iwo Jima “the most savage and the most costly battle in the history of the Marine Corps.”

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 20, 2019

How Tens Of Thousands Of Soldiers Died In The Bloody Battle Of Iwo Jima

One American general called the Battle of Iwo Jima “the most savage and the most costly battle in the history of the Marine Corps.”

By Natasha Ishak • July 20, 2019

The Legend Of Tomoe Gozen: Japan’s Most Fearsome Female Samurai

Legend has it Tomoe Gozen commanded as many as 1,000 men and that she was as fearless and ruthless as she was beautiful.

By Leah Silverman • Jul 12, 2019

The Legend Of Tomoe Gozen: Japan’s Most Fearsome Female Samurai

Legend has it Tomoe Gozen commanded as many as 1,000 men and that she was as fearless and ruthless as she was beautiful.

By Leah Silverman • July 12, 2019

Despite Public Outcry And Low Demand, Japan Resumes Whale Hunting After 31-Year Ban

Whaling has been a Japanese tradition for centuries and was particularly important post-World War II to feed the country's poor. Now, the government wants to revive the whaling industry despite growing disinterest in whale meat among Japanese.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 1, 2019

News

Despite Public Outcry And Low Demand, Japan Resumes Whale Hunting After 31-Year Ban

Whaling has been a Japanese tradition for centuries and was particularly important post-World War II to feed the country's poor. Now, the government wants to revive the whaling industry despite growing disinterest in whale meat among Japanese.

By Natasha Ishak • July 1, 2019

String Of Acquittals In Japanese Rape Cases Sparks Mass Protests

In one recent case, a father who raped his underage daughter was allowed to walk free even though the sex was proven to be non-consensual because prosecutors couldn't prove that she sufficiently fought back.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 14, 2019

News

String Of Acquittals In Japanese Rape Cases Sparks Mass Protests

In one recent case, a father who raped his underage daughter was allowed to walk free even though the sex was proven to be non-consensual because prosecutors couldn't prove that she sufficiently fought back.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 14, 2019

At This 400-Year-Old Japanese Festival, Babies Compete To Cry The Loudest

The Naki Sumo or Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival celebrates the belief that crying babies bring good health and fortune to their futures as well as ward off evil spirits.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 30, 2019

Weird News

At This 400-Year-Old Japanese Festival, Babies Compete To Cry The Loudest

The Naki Sumo or Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival celebrates the belief that crying babies bring good health and fortune to their futures as well as ward off evil spirits.

By Natasha Ishak • April 30, 2019

29 Yakuza Tattoo Photos That Reveal The Japanese Art Of Irezumi

Discover the 12,000-year history of irezumi, the ancient form of Japanese body art widely seen as a Yakuza tattoo tradition today.

By Mark Oliver • Dec 13, 2018

29 Yakuza Tattoo Photos That Reveal The Japanese Art Of Irezumi

Discover the 12,000-year history of irezumi, the ancient form of Japanese body art widely seen as a Yakuza tattoo tradition today.

By Mark Oliver • December 13, 2018

The Eerie Reason Why Ships Full Of Dead Bodies Keep Washing Up In Japan

Small Japanese villages have been visited by abandoned fishing vessels, some awash with dead bodies. But the reason why this may be is even more startling than their discovery.

By Gina Dimuro • Dec 11, 2018

The Eerie Reason Why Ships Full Of Dead Bodies Keep Washing Up In Japan

Small Japanese villages have been visited by abandoned fishing vessels, some awash with dead bodies. But the reason why this may be is even more startling than their discovery.

By Gina Dimuro • December 11, 2018