Seeking Justice: GSDF Member’s PTSD Recognized as Duty-Related Following Years of Systemic Abuse

SENDAI, Miyagi Pref. — In a landmark development that has sent shockwaves through Japan’s military establishment, a Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) member in his 30s has officially had his post-traumatic…

The Soul of Murakami: Celebrating the UNESCO-Recognized Grand Festival

As the summer sun settles over the coastal landscape of Niigata Prefecture, the historic town of Murakami prepares for its most significant cultural event. The Murakami Grand Festival, a vibrant…