About us
What is “THEREFORE, JAPAN” ?
What images do you have of Japan?
Sushi, Tempura, Sumo, Anime?
All certainly have their importance, but each of it is only a small facet of Japan.
People in Japan don’t eat sushi every day.
Some don’t watch anime at all.
Small as this island nation is, it has developed its 2000-year history, diverse foods and cultural forms, with customs and practices unique to each region and even to tiny localities within a region.
This means that what can appear “typically Japanese” from the outside may differ considerably from what people in their own hometowns would define as typical.
“THEREFORE, JAPAN” tells the stories of the history and culture that have shaped today’s Japan. We are eager to share our stories with you and hope they will leave you even more intrigued and inspired to explore.
Other publications
Monthly Edo-gaku
Through our magazine, we propose “21st Century Japanese Lifestyles”
that can be learned from the Edo period and applied to the present day.
The traditions and culture of the Edo period are filled with playfulness and beauty. We introduce not only various essences related to the Edo period, but also information on history, culture, food and more.
Monthly Kyushu Kingdom
Our editorial policy is to “contribute to the promotion and development of Kyushu,” and we hope to contribute to the vitalization of the entire Kyushu region by actively covering history, culture, food, tourism, and more.
Monthly Hakata
Fukuoka is a vibrant gateway to Asia. Monthly Hakata was first published in 1988 and is published by our Fukuoka branch publishing bureau.
With long-established and famous stores as its main sponsors, we aim to create a high-quality magazine that can be enjoyed by adults.
