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Jun 9, 2024 · Japan’s most twisted murderer decapitated an 11-year old boy and beat a 10 year old girl to death with a hammer — and he might be sitting next to you right now. That’s because he served less than 7 years in prison and is now free, living under a government-issued false identity.
6 days ago · Heta-uma is a very male world, but it also has its female adherents, including the riot grrrl-esque Yamada Hanako and junk action cartoonist Gotō Yuka. Shiriagari, Amakane, and Moto are represented in this exhibition by paintings that demonstrate the range of heta-uma style and subject matter.
4 days ago · The Japanese invasions of Korea, commonly known as the Imjin War, involved two separate yet linked invasions: an initial invasion in 1592 ( Korean : 임진왜란; Hanja : 壬辰倭亂 ), a brief truce in 1596, and a second invasion in 1597 ( 정유재란; 丁酉再亂 ).
4 days ago · In April 1919, Japanese politician Gotō Shinpei gave a speech at a luncheon attended by U.S. Treasurer John Burke. Gotō argued that Japan was on a civilizing mission in Korea and that its intentions were noble. He blamed reported abuses on low-level colonial authorities.
2 days ago · Imperial Japanese Navy submarines originated with the purchase of five Holland type submarines from the United States in 1904. Japanese submarine forces progressively built up strength and expertise, becoming by the beginning of World War II one of the world's most varied and powerful submarine fleets.
Jun 21, 2024 · Seichijunrei (聖地巡礼 sacred site pilgrimage) is a broad category of activities, the only fixed requirement being to physically move to the locations in question. Someone who engages in seichijunrei is called a seichijunrei-sha (聖地巡礼者).
Jun 13, 2024 · Anime characters who are their own worst enemies can be fascinating, as the true battle they fight occurs within their minds. In some cases, the fallout from a character's self-sabotage dominates the plot.
