The Power of Cooperation: A Lesson from Japan’s Past
Discover the seventeenth-century story of the Chikugo River, where five leaders and villagers united to build a great irrigation system. A timeless lesson in cooperation, responsibility, and community.
Wa and Musubi: A Japanese Answer to Division
（和と結び──分断への日本的回答） In a world divided by conflict, Japan offers a different vision: Wa (harmony) and Musubi (bi […]
Akiko: A Love Stronger Than Death
（あきこ──死を超えた愛） In the summer of 1944, on a remote battlefield at La-meng, love blossomed between a blinded Jap […]
To Serve with Love: The True Story of Prime Minister Gonbei Yamamoto
Explore the life of Gonbei Yamamoto—naval visionary, twice Prime Minister, and a man who chose honor over ambition.
His story is one of discipline, love, and leadership rooted in unwavering devotion to Japan and to those he held dear.
Resentment vs. Learning: Two Ways of Facing History
An exploration of resentment vs. learning as two ways of facing history. Drawing on Japan’s past, this essay shows why choosing learning over resentment is key to building trust, resilience, and peace in our global age.
When the Heavens Test a Soul: The Life of Toki Kurosawa
Discover the inspiring life of Toki Kurosawa, Japan’s first female elementary school teacher.
From widowhood and poverty to exile and imperial recognition, her journey reveals the quiet power of unwavering dignity and conviction.
A Love Beyond Status: The True Story of a Scholar and a Courtesan
A true love story from Edo Japan: A young scholar, a courtesan, and a bond that defied status and time. Discover a tale of dignity, gratitude, and humanity.
The Pillow Book: A Thousand-Year-Old Voice That Still Feels Modern
Discover Sei Shōnagon’s The Pillow Book—a thousand-year-old masterpiece filled with humor, romance, and wit. Her lively voice shows that human emotions remain unchanged, bridging Heian Japan and the modern heart.
Ono no Komachi and the Beauty Beyond Time
Discover the timeless beauty of Ono no Komachi, Japan’s legendary poet. Her verses teach that true beauty lies not in youth, but in the enduring radiance of the heart.
Izanami’s Love and the Japanese Spirit of Creation
Discover how the myth of Izanagi and Izanami offers timeless lessons on creation, love, order, and responsibility—values that still guide Japan today.