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What the Stuff?!: 5 Killer Samurai Weapons
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Samurai served many functions in Japan's history, but the role we know them best for is that of the warrior. Here are 5 killer weapons the samurai used.
Research Center Seeks to Separate Ninja Fact From Fiction
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A new ninja research center opened in Japan. HowStuffWorks looks at the myth of the ninja and what the research center hopes to solve and study.
How Drifting Works
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Drifting is a style of racing that was born on the mountain roads of Japan in the 1990s. Learn about drifting and find out how drift racing competitions work.
Japanese Weddings
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Japanese weddings have several traditions that may be surprising Westerners. Read more about Japanese weddings at TLC Weddings.
The Very Short, Symbolic Life of the Cherry Blossom
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The pink and white blooms of the cherry blossom tree often herald the arrival of spring. But in Japan, the cherry blossom is also a well-loved symbol of fleeting beauty, nostalgia and loss.
Emperor Hirohito and Japan's Role in World War II
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Japan's Emperor Hirohito reigned for more than 60 years, and his tenure included World War II. Although he was never prosecuted for war crimes, many historians say he should have been.
How Cup Noodles Became an Instant Hit in America
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You might have survived off ramen noodles in your 20s. Certainly you've had them at some point in your life. But have you ever considered how Cup Noodle made its way to the U.S.?
How Samurai Work
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The legend of the samurai continues to permeate our culture, with countless movies and TV shows dedicated to the subject. How much of what we know about the samurai is truth and how much is myth?
Why were some Japanese soldiers still fighting decades after World War II?
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A Japanese holdout may have been an obstinate threat in Allied eyes, but he was upholding the concept of bushido. Learn what inspired Japanese holdouts.
Can You Name All of These JDM Cars from a Photo?
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The Japanese domestic car market is filled with vehicles not seen in the rest of the world and others that are more familiar. Can you identify them?