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yasuke

The African Samurai: The True Story of Yasuke, Japan's Legendary Black Warrior

By Matthew Hernon

The 5 Key Genres of Japanese Manga (And The 18 Titles Everyone Should Read)

By Will Heath

Bokksu: The Sweetest Subscription Box You'll Ever Receive from Japan

By Bunny Bissoux

Weekly Japanese Idiom: "Taifu-ikka" — After the Rain Comes Sunshine

By Lisa Wallin

Sushi is Identity: New Book "Sushi Shokunin" Brings to Life the Stories, Dishes and Life Lessons of 20 Japanese Sushi Masters

By Annemarie Luck

Weekly Japanese Idiom: "Yudantaiteki" — Proceed with Caution

By Lisa Wallin
komorebi

Japanese Words We Can't Translate: Komorebi

By Lisandra Moor

The Dark Stories Behind Japanese Festival Masks

By Cezary Jan Strusiewicz