Unifying the people through a strong sense of identity, national interest, and pride was a goal of the Meiji government in the late 1800s and continued into the 20th century. The emperor was one ...

Historian Ethan Segal notes that Japan underwent far-reaching transformations from the late 19th to early 20th century, creating critical questions for its government and people. How could the ...

Children of Nippon: Daily Life in Early 20th Century Japan Posted: March 13, 2025 | Last updated: March 13, 2025 This 1930s film captures intimate and lively moments of daily life in Japan. It ...

Tojima wants to be a Kamen Rider, based on Shotaro Ishinomori's work, could be the surprise anime of the year.

Japan’s first school lunch is said to have been served in 1889 at a school at the temple Daitokuji in what is now Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, which was established by priests for children who ...

The Anglo-Japanese School, 20th Century comprised a group of artists active in this region in the period. Works identified as being by this group appear regularly at auction.