Japanese History

Stories and guides about Japanese History — the culture, history, and craft behind it.

What Was the Jomon Period Known For? Japan's Ancient Foundation
Japanese History

What Was the Jomon Period Known For? Japan's Ancient Foundation

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 The Yayoi Period: How Rice Farming Transformed Ancient Japan
Japanese History

The Yayoi Period: How Rice Farming Transformed Ancient Japan

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 Edo Pilgrimage: How Sacred Roads Shaped Japanese Culture and Society
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Edo Pilgrimage: How Sacred Roads Shaped Japanese Culture and Society

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 The Edo Period: Japan's Age of Peace and the Birth of Its Culture
Japanese History

The Edo Period: Japan's Age of Peace and the Birth of Its Culture

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 The Heian Period: Japan's Golden Age of Court Culture and Artistic Refinement
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The Heian Period: Japan's Golden Age of Court Culture and Artistic Refinement

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 What Japan's Sakoku Isolation Actually Banned
Japanese History

What Japan's Sakoku Isolation Actually Banned

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The Merchant Class That Became Richer Than the Samurai
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The Merchant Class That Became Richer Than the Samurai

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 How a Single Ship Changed Japan's Entire Trade Policy
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How a Single Ship Changed Japan's Entire Trade Policy

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 The Castle Towns Built Entirely for Defense
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The Castle Towns Built Entirely for Defense

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 What Daily Life Looked Like for an Edo Period Woman
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What Daily Life Looked Like for an Edo Period Woman

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