Reader’s Question: Was all the transportation of tribute rice and cotton from the scenic area along the Kurashiki River routed through Kojima Bay at some point? Except for the early Edo period, the upstream section of the Kurashiki River that
Japan is a country rich in history and culture, and its cities and districts often hold stories that span generations. One intriguing aspect is the
Reader’s Question:
I’m curious about a weapon featured in the movie “Nintama Rantarou: The All-Out Ninja Academy Mission!” In the middle of the film, there’s a scene where the sixth graders are chasing the twilight ninja, and I noticed that Fujimura Shion is holding something that looks like a large light.
The Yoshiwara district, famously depicted in the Taiga drama “Berabou,” holds a unique place in Japan’s history. Known as the Yoshiwara pleasure quarters during the Edo
