Stories of Japan
Samurai, sun goddesses, sushi and karaoke: Japan through its history, myths and inventions.
- japan
- japanese history
Some of the stories included
Daisuke Inoue and the First Karaoke MachineIn 1971 a Kobe drummer built 11 coin machines, never patented them, and missed millions.
The Imjin WarHideyoshi warned Korea 'I shall conquer that country first,' then invaded in 1592.- Hanaya Yohei and the Invention of Nigiri SushiAn Edo vendor's 1820s shortcut, fresh fish pressed onto vinegared rice, became sushi eaten worldwide today.
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