A look at how Japanese graphic artists mixed cultural aesthetics when designing these ubiquitous products

The state of this "Cheerleader Nation" is poor.

Justice includes an honest, ongoing reckoning with the past, without which we risk repeating our mistakes

Historian Morris Berman tells Salon about the striking social and historical contrast between the two world powers

Using artisan techniques for production, you need these ultra-precise knifes

A NJ plaque honoring 200,000 women forced to provide sex for Japanese soldiers sparked international controversy

Is a bridge in Beijing where the first shots of WWII were fired — back in July 1937?

As SCOTUS prepares to rule on Trump v. Hawaii, a reminder that Hawaii stood up for Japanese Americans in WWII

Don't mess with the fan-subbing anime otaku. They are the past and future of the Internet. And they are fearless.

Each spring, cherry blossoms grace Japan with colour for a brief and beautiful moment

A disturbing new video game lets users figure out whether a woman is a witch -- by lifting up her skirt.

In the aftermath of the Paris attacks, the rush to speak out against refugees has been swift, and deeply disturbing

How much blame can the '60s take? Plus: Scantily clad women have replaced Joe Camel; Japanese girls shouldn't encourage panty freaks.

The overreach of the U.S. military provides incentive for it to treat every conflict as a potential war

The Japanese seasoning you'll want to sprinkle on everything