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On July 26, 2026, the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee decided to inscribe the Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara in Nara Prefecture, Japan, on the World Heritage List. The news delighted lovers of ancient Japanese history, and I am one of them. Asuka and Fujiwara served as capitals of Japan from the late 6th century to the early 8th century, a time known as the Asuka period. I have loved this era since my youth, when I was deeply moved and inspired by two re

If you are involved in a traffic accident in Japan, the first thing you should do is call the police station. The police officer will investigate the accident and prepare a report. Next, you should contact your car insurance company. Typically, negotiations between the at-fault party and the victim are conducted through the agents of both parties' insurance companies. Under Japanese law, damages are categorized into two types: economic and non-economic. Economic damages cove

On March 10th, 1945, 279 B-29 bombing aircraft dropped 1,665 tons of incendiary bombs on downtown Tokyo. In a single night, more than...

Have you ever wondered if the concept of "fee simple determinable," "fee simple subject to the conditions subsequent," or "fee simple...

There is no one that does not know John Lennon’s remarkable song, “Imagine.” This song was released in October 1971. Severe protests...