What is more, Hiraoka’s contributions to the Gakushūin literary magazine Hojinkai-zasshi, written under the pen name Yukio Mishima, have already earned him considerable renown, with the scholar ...

In 1970, author and poet Yukio Mishima tied up the commandant of a Tokyo military base and stepped onto the balcony. He read his prepared speech to the bewildered soldiers below, confused by the ...

It is hard to imagine the brilliant novelist Yukio Mishima taking a driving test, but he did in 1962, eight years before his sensational ritual suicide. At the somewhat mature age of 37 ...

Six letters from literary giant Yukio Mishima to writer and politician Shintaro Ishihara have been discovered, one of which was a vital factor in Ishihara’s decision to join the world of politics. The ...

But in a world increasingly driven by consumerism, where multinational corporations dictate lifestyle trends, are Canadian patriotism and consumerism at odds, or are they two sides of the same coin?

The beauty of American patriotism was on display, from the entire crowd singing the national anthem, all the way through the final whistle. It served as a precious reminder that this game was more ...

President Trump laid out an aggressive agenda on tariffs, taxes and the culture war that drew cheers from Republicans and silence or protest from Democrats. Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images Prime ...

Patriotism is a powerful thing. It’s supposed to bring people together, give us a sense of pride, and remind us of what makes Canada worth fighting for. Let’s be honest, though — what we ...

Putting up a flag gave her pause to consider our quiet nation. As she told me, “We whisper our patriotism and store our passion for Canada within the blood of our veins.” In the past few weeks ...

Instead, the Ukrainians stood on their feet and fought. They have provided a historic example of bravery and patriotism. They are doing everything they can to defend their country, their ...