Japan Archives - Page 9 of 10

Few people other than specialist historians know about the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, but despite this it’s a claimant to be one of the most significant wars of modern times.

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Volcanoes

Volcanoes have fascinated mankind for generations – their enormous beauty and destructive power revered in awe. They have been worshiped, immortalized in folklore and voraciously studied by geologist throughout the centuries.

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The Food of Japan

Japanese cuisine has an outstanding reputation of combining amazing flavours and is world renowned for its food. Read on to learn more about their unique cuisine and lovely food.

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WWII in the Pacific

Raising the flag on Iwo Jima. Photograph by Joe Rosenthal Causes Japan in the decade preceding World War Two had

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The Japanese Diaspora

The Japanese diaspora has a very rich and unique history despite being a very recent phenomenon. Japan was notably one of the most isolated countries on the planet up until the Meiji period at the end of the 18th Century, which saw the political system transition from feudalism into a more democratised form of rule.