Japan's Sado Gold Mines memorial honors workers but avoids fully addressing WWII atrocities involving forced Korean labor.

The Emmy-winning star of Disney and FX's smash hit period drama also shares some of his favorite samurai films and what he's most excited to explore in Lord Toranaga's next chapter.

The story centers around warlord Yoshii Toranaga, who is inspired by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the Tokugawa Shogunate founder, played by Sanada. The actor has been nominated for Best Actor, while Anna ...

Gunma, Tochigi and Fukushima. Perfect for a day trip from Tokyo, Nikko National Park packs in plenty of nature and culture.

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Japan will hold a memorial ceremony on Sunday near the Sado Island Gold Mines, which were listed this summer as a UNESCO ...

It was apparently cherished by the warlord Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543-1616), founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate. Shirauo were harvested in the Tamagawa river until the mid-Showa Era (1926-1989), but ...

Be one of the first outsiders in centuries to enter this secret sacred area.

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I can’t recall when I first entered a Booksale store and where, but it was a gift from the gods of reading ...

What were the main discussions from the webinar ‘Rethinking Cultural Diplomacy: Innovative Approaches and Collaborative Strategies’? Find out more about the evolving role of cultural diplomacy, what ...

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