Feb 02 (The Shogunate) - The samurai are one of the most popular images of Japan, however, much of what we often think we know about them is a myth. Let's dive in and discuss the truth behind the iconic warriors of old Japan.
The Samurai Myth
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A farewell ceremony for Masashi Ozaki, a legendary figure in Japanese golf affectionately known as “Jumbo,” who died at the age of 78 last December, was held at a hotel in Tokyo on March 16th, drawing many figures from the golf world and related industries to pay their respects.
Two weeks after attacks on Iran triggered the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, turmoil has spread through the global economy, with rising gasoline prices already hitting consumers while a looming shortage of petrochemical materials threatens to drive up the cost of everyday goods.
JR East raised fares across all of its service areas on March 14th, marking the first fare hike since the company’s privatization and the first major increase in about 40 years, excluding adjustments tied to consumption tax increases.
Kyoto Prefecture recorded more than 30 million overnight visitors last year, reinforcing its status as one of Japan’s most popular travel destinations.
The number of young doctors entering cosmetic medicine immediately after completing their initial medical training is rapidly increasing in Japan, raising concerns within the healthcare industry about the future of medical care and the training of physicians.
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Mito City began deploying hidden camera detection devices at all municipal elementary schools, junior high schools, and compulsory education schools on March 17th as incidents of secret filming inside schools continue to occur across Japan, including cases reported within the city itself.
The number of young doctors entering cosmetic medicine immediately after completing their initial medical training is rapidly increasing in Japan, raising concerns within the healthcare industry about the future of medical care and the training of physicians.
Women in their 20s to 50s—the so-called child-rearing and working-age generation—have significantly shorter exercise times than other age groups, according to a survey by Japan’s Sports Agency.
As university entrance examinations reach their final stage, with national and public universities beginning their second-round tests on February 25th, many applicants and their families are grappling with the issue of “double payments” of admission fees, prompting the education ministry to consider reviewing the system.
A nationwide ranking of Japanese dialect expressions whose usage can be difficult to understand has been released, highlighting regional words with meanings that often surprise people unfamiliar with local speech, including the Yamanashi dialect word "waniwani," which asks the question: would you know what it means?
Elementary school students in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, interacted with foreign tourists in English, introducing the city’s attractions and local culture.
A training exercise simulating a suspicious individual carrying a knife was conducted at a train station in Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture, as preparations continue for the Asian Games and Asian Para Games scheduled to take place mainly across the prefecture this autumn.
A company in Sapporo is opening its internal training room as temporary accommodation for university entrance exam students as a shortage of hotel rooms emerges ahead of the final tour of the idol group Arashi scheduled for next week.