Review: In the Realm of a Dying Emp... Jun 14, 2009
A Modern History of Japan: From Tokugawa Times to the Present. (Oxford: Oxford University Press 2003). (Suite101.com)
Not such a super Nova Nov 6, 2007
"It is the beauty of the country. Once you have a taste you want to learn more about the history of Japan.". Nova employees who have just arrived may have a different view of being a stranger in a strange land. (Guardian Unlimited -- Jobs)
UWF offers a taste of Japan Mar 24, 2007
Noriko Ohwada, right, instructs Robin Grossman on the proper way to drink green tea at the "Japan Day: Hands on Culture" event Friday afternoon at the University of West Florida Japan House and International Center. After the Chado tea ceremony guests could learn the art of Oragami, write in Japanese caligraphy, watch dancers and musicians and more. (Pensacola News Journal)
World Briefings: Insular power poses unique issues on bias Mar 9, 2007
In Japan, one of the deep roots of discrimination is history not only the history of Japan but the history of the relationship between Japan and neighboring countries ... It is clear that the history of discrimination against the Burakumin and the Ainu has been profoundly related with the history of Japanese feudal society and Japan's history. (Washington Times, DC)
The Politics of Apology for Japans Comfort Women Mar 6, 2007
This is just one more episode in the shameful history of Japan and the fact that they refuse to apologize and continue to honor war criminals as heroes is unjustifiable and something should be done but were are in no position to judge especially in the light of the Clinton apology in Africa regarding the slave trade and the great furor it caused in the right wing community, which is more interested in abstinence then repentance. Posted by Albo. (New York Times)
More of this story Jan 14, 2007
Asashoryu is gunning for his 20th Emperor s Cup, seeking to become only the fifth wrestler in the history of Japan s ancient sport. In other major bouts Saturday, Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu squashed top-maegashira Dejima 2-5 at the ringside, improving to 5-2. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
