An overview of Japanese religious history, with a focus on the Tendai and Shingon Buddhist sects of the Heian period.

Apr 15, 2008 – Simon August Thalmann

An overview of early Japanese religious history, with a focus on the traditions of Confucianism, Taoism and folk religion.

Apr 15, 2008 – Simon August Thalmann

The reasons behind Japans aggression during World War II is not as well known as its German counterpart, so what prompted "The Empire of the Sun" to wage war?

Mar 31, 2008 – Jim Osborn

The women of the Aizu province broke free of tradition and fought with the army in definance of Imperial troops at the Meiji Restoration.

Feb 20, 2008 – Megan Winkler

62 Years ago today the Japanese Emperor's Tram Girls, some as young as 14, worked desperately to bring their city back from devastation.

Aug 7, 2007 – Frank W. Hardy

Douglas MacArthur and his superiors in Washington unwittingly opened the door to creating a major economic rival.

Jun 27, 2007 – Michael C. McHugh

An introduction to the Japanese village in Ayutthaya and the nature of life in Siam.

Jun 13, 2007 – John Walsh

The Japanese tea ceremony began during the Medieval Age and has continued with few changes since the formalized rules were created.

May 12, 2007 – Lyn Michaud

The samurai influence on the Japanese culture is evident even today.

Apr 25, 2007 – Steve DeVault

Women entertainers in Medieval Japan had a respected and established role and status in society. They could choose to sell sexual relationships with customers.

Apr 3, 2007 – John Walsh

Shinto is the ancient animist tradition that held together the various tribes (uji) of Japan. What beliefs are there in Shinto?

Mar 25, 2007 – John Walsh

What status did women have in Medieval Japan? How did this change during the three centuries between ancient and modern periods and what gender laws were in place?

Feb 25, 2007 – John Walsh