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'The Pillow Book' by Sei Shōnagon is one of the most celebrated Japanese literary works of the Heian era (794 to 1185 C.E.).

Courtly Delights: A Review of Sei Shōnagon’s ‘Makura no Sōshi’ (‘The Pillow Book’)

Karen (Asahi) Ono, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2025
Pictured is a game at Koshien. Many people can be seen standing right up against the fence in school colors, eager to watch the game play out. (Photo Credit: Ayyeee Ayyeee / Pexels)

Can’t ‘Let It Slide’: The High School Baseball Game That Divided Korea and Japan

Hana Cleemann, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2025
Are you ready to uncover a whole new world of Japanese-styled snacks and meals? (Photo Credit: Josh Chiodo / Unsplash)

7-Eleven: Now With a Taste of Japan!

Ashley Chen, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2025
The wear and tear of the outdated train tracks lay the grounds for the age-old question: why are we paying a fare for this quality of service? (Photo Credit: Andre Benz / Unsplash)

A Critique of the Metropolitan Transit Authority

Melissa Zhou, Staff Reporter
December 30, 2024
Here is a Tosa style artwork by Tosa Mitsuoki depicting Murasaki Shikibu composing 'The Tale of Genji.' During the Edo period, Murasaki Shikibu, and subsequently 'The Tale of Genji,' became a popular subject for ukiyo-e artists, influencing this Tosa’s artstyle. Murasaki Shikibu's impacts are far-reaching, and can still be felt today. (Image Credit: Tosa Mitsuoki (1617 - 1691), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Nature, Poems, and Love: A Profile on Murasaki Shikibu, Author of Genji Monogatari (The Tale of Genji)

Karen (Asahi) Ono
July 10, 2024
The bubble-burst crisis in Japan was the last time that the Japanese government intervened in its currency. The “bubble” is when the prices of real estate and stocks rose to very high levels in the 1980s in Japan, and the bubble burst in the 1990s when BOJ increased its interest rate. As a result, fewer people could afford to invest, and the demand for real estate and stocks dropped. Japan's economy entered a prolonged period of stagnation, known as the "Lost Decade," where growth was very slow, and deflation persisted. (Photo Credit: Japanexperterna (CCBYSA), CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

The Falling Japanese Yen

Ella Zheng, Staff Reporter
July 10, 2024
Here, the players of Poland in the 2020 Summer Olympics utilize their impressive teamwork against Iran. (Photo Credit: MojNews, CC BY 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Champions of the Olympics: A Profile on the Top Men’s Volleyball Teams in the World

Nicole J. Zhou, Staff Reporter
July 10, 2024
Pictured are two kendōka with their shinai, charging up a strike, during the Welsh Cup in 2024. (Photo Credit: Anna Saveleva / Unsplash)

Unsheathing the Blade of Kendo

Marley Lee-Kang, Staff Reporter
July 10, 2024
Pictured is the Fushimi Inari Trail, in Kyoto, Japan. As Japan tackles its pressing demographic issues, the world watches and learns, recognizing the global implications of the nation's strategies to manage an aging and shrinking population. (Photo Credit: Lin Mei / Unsplash)

Exploring the Depths of Japan’s Demographic Shift

Isabel Goldfarb, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2024
Here is Haruki Murakami lecturing at the National Theater of the House of Ecuadorian Culture. His writing has created a lasting impact all over the world. (Photo Credit: Ministerio Cultura y Patrimonio, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Haruki Murakami: Making the Mundane Magical

Maximilian Duravcevic, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2024
Jin Ramen in Hamilton Heights on 148th & Broadway in Manhattan is known for its ramen and rice bowl dishes. (Photo Credit: Diego Lozano / Unsplash)

Restaurant Review: Jin Ramen in Hamilton Heights

Gabriela Tejeda, Staff Reporter
May 8, 2024
Cherry Blossoms loom over a pathway in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo Credit: Crystal Kay / Unsplash)

The Blooms of Life: Cherry Blossoms and Their History

Marley Lee-Kang, Staff Reporter
April 15, 2024
Bikers abandon a motorcycle meeting while being pursued by police. (Photo Credit: Kamonomiya. Japan. 1999. © Bruce Gilden | Magnum Photos; used by permission)

Too Close for Comfort: Bruce Gilden’s In-Your-Face Photography

Aaqib Gondal, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2024
Two Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts grapple masterfully at the 2009 World Jiu Jitsu Championship. (Photo Credit: © John Lamonica, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

A Selection of Martial Arts and Their Advantages

Ray Rivera, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2024
Along with corn and wheat, rice is one of the most common staple foods on Earth. (Photo Credit: Pille R. Priske / Unsplash)

Exploring Rice in Food Across Cultures

Karen (Asahi) Ono, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2024
During the night, the Jiufen Old Street is illuminated by the glow of lanterns, resembling scenes one might see at a haunted house. Photo credit: Photo credit: Sunkenbean, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Embracing Fantasy and Imagination: How Non-Horror Movies Still Capture the Essence of Halloween

Grace Mao, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2023
US Army Green Berets operate at night in Syria – a country that has become a battleground for insurgent groups and government-backed militias.

Gray Zones: How Countries Are Fighting Wars Under Our Noses

Oliver Whelan, Staff Reporter
June 6, 2023

Spirited Away: An Allegory for Capitalism

Nicole Zhou, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2023
After years of restricted access, Japan’s borders will be reopening with relaxed regulations for tourists.

Japan’s Second Reopening During the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

Khado Tsephel, Staff Reporter
January 1, 2023
Here is a photo of haidilao, a popular multi chained hot pot restaurant. The logo of the restaurant looks like a 'hi,' as a welcome for people to come in.

The Magical Secret of Hot Pot: Why People Like It So Much

Fei Ji, Staff Reporter
December 27, 2022
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