The Meiji Restoration was a period of massive change in ancient Japan. The goal of the Meiji Restoration was summarized in their motto, "A rich country, a strong military." In their quest to do so, the Meiji looked to western civilizations. The Meiji sent young men to study abroad and learn new tr...

From the period of 1750-1914, many non Western countries such as China, Japan, Russia, and the Middle East were feeling the pressure from the West to modernize and industrialize. While Japan was quite successful in modernizing and industrializing through the Meiji Restoration, China never fully unde...

"From Feudalism to Military dominance to Constitutional Democracy", Japan's history is an insightful roadmap of how she developed into the Japanese modern state that is apparent today. Examining Japan's past experiences as a nation, five of the most crucial events of history are...

"I am a human being even though I cry a lot. I want to become strong and walk." - Koji Kanai (a 12-year-old mentally disabled girl) The beginning of the modern era of schooling in Japan came about mid-way through the 19th century. The first changes came along with the Meiji Restoration in 18...

Samurai The term Shogun means general. Later, it refered to the leader of the Shogunate (Samurai's government). From 1192-1867, the Shogun ruled Japan. The Emperor reigned but did not rule. The Shoguns were a type of warlords that governed providences and states as a type of Japanese check and bala...

Mononoke Hime is a powerful tale of the struggle between gods and humans. In pursuit of the cause and the cure of his curse, Ashitaka heads west where he is confronted by the bitter battle between the people of Tatara and the guardian-gods of the Forest of the Shishigami, worsened further by the ant...