Historical Mysteries– category –

English Version Curses appear in cultures all over the world. In Japan, one of the better-known images is the straw doll nailed to a tree. But what about t

English Version In Fengshen Yanyi, King Zhou is remembered as the final ruler of the Shang dynasty and one of the story’s great villains. The common image

English Version When people think of Hoshin Engi, one of the first names that comes to mind is Taikobo: the brilliant strategist and famous main character.

English Version The ancient Shang Dynasty is often described as the oldest Chinese state whose existence has been confirmed in historical research. The Min

English Version When people think of famous temples from ancient Greece, the Parthenon is usually the first name that comes to mind. But the Temple of Arte

English Version Many structures counted among the ancient wonders are often discussed in connection with the great powers of the classical world. But the M

English Version Today, Japan does not really have a “king” in the way many foreign visitors might imagine. There are people close to the highest levels of

English Version Many works of art continue to grip people’s hearts across the centuries. Toshusai Sharaku, the ukiyo-e artist known simply as Sharaku, is o

English Version Prince Shotoku is probably one of the historical figures many people in Japan studied intensively during compulsory education. In recent ye

English Version Among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the colossal Statue of Zeus at Olympia is often said to be one of the least documented. Zeus,