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An 80-foot stepped pyramid off Japan may predate every civilization we can name

Off the coast of Yonaguni Island, divers have mapped an 80‑foot stepped formation that some researchers treat as a possible ...
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The Roots of Japanese Civilization: Culture, Farming & Influence

Discover how ancient Japan built a thriving civilization rooted in agriculture and rich cultural traditions. This video explores the systems that helped shape one of the world’s most enduring ...
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Japan and Japonisme : the self and the other in representations of Japanese culture / edited by Noriko Murai

First published in 2025 by Amsterdam University Press Ltd. "Publication celebrating the 40 years of the Society for the Study of Japonisme" -- title page. Japan and Japonisme: The Self and the Other ...

New Japanese Conglomerate SVCV Aims To Blend The Best Of Korean, Chinese And Japanese Culture Together

SVCV, a new Japanese conglomerate, has outlined plans to combine elements of Korean, Chinese and Japanese culture within a global brand focused on cultural, entertainment and lifestyle sectors.
The Conversation

Japan: Myths to Manga – Young V&A exhibition celebrates nature’s influence on Japanese culture

Japan: Myths to Manga at the Young V&A is loosely divided into four parts: sky, sea, forest and city. The underlying theme of the exhibition is showcasing how traditions developed in these contexts ...
The New Yorker

The Shock of Japan’s Extreme Heat

Japan as a nation has long possessed a keen awareness of climate. Kigo, the phrases that evoke the feel of the seasons, are the foundation of haiku poetry. Shun, the term for seasonality, guides the ...