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This 16th century castle, a symbol of Japanese architecture, is one of the oldest still standing in the country
In Nagano province, the black silhouette of Matsumoto Castle stands out against the snowy horizon of the Japanese Alps. This ...
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Why Yasukuni Shrine is a controversial symbol of Japan’s war legacy
Nearly eight decades after Japan’s defeat in World War Two, Tokyo’s Yasukuni shrine remains a potent symbol of its wartime legacy in East Asia and a flashpoint for regional tension. Here is ...
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Constitutional Change in Japan
For over seventy years, Japan’s constitution has remained untouched, a symbol of a reformed nation and a democratic society. Introduced under U.S.-led occupation in the wake of World War II ...
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From Japan to Australia, the kimono emerges as symbol of creative expression
For many Westerners, the kimono has long stood as an symbol of exotic Japan, however misconceived. Today the garment has also become a symbol of the ethical fashion movement. According to ...