There’s more to this unusual shrine than its stunning red torii gates that lead down to the Sea of Japan.
Oona McGee
Half-Japanese Oona McGee hails from Sydney, Australia, where she worked as a journalist and copywriter before making the move to Japan over a decade ago. Now she spends her days exploring the streets of Tokyo with her laptop and camera, always in search of new cafes, restaurants, events and stories to share with our readers. As an experienced food and travel reporter, Oona has travelled extensively through all 47 prefectures of Japan, and is constantly researching new destinations and drawing up itineraries for her next adventure.
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David Bowie’s creative genius even inspired works by a legend of the Japanese video game industry.
Can you spot what’s wrong with this picture? None of these adorable animals are real; they were all made by hand.
Now you can dress like your favourite Sailor Moon character without looking like you’re on the way to a cosplay convention.
The Sailor Moon girls are bringing their gorgeous meals and treats to Osaka for the very first time.
The story of the lone schoolgirl and the country train that takes her to school every day is capturing hearts around the world.
People in Nagano couldn’t believe their eyes when they spotted this man and his invisible dog going for a walk around town.
Designing your own ita bag is a growing trend amongst anime fans and now the painfully geeky accessory can be classified into six specific categories.
Japanese pop group Perfume and American band OK Go have teamed up to create a theme song for the new Japanese anime “Sushi Police”.
Popular anime shop Animega makes up their New Year lucky bag with all our favourite Sailor Moon characters, including Luna the cat.
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Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
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The oldest tunnel in Japan is believed to be haunted, and strange things happen when we go there
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Cosplay in front of explosions and flames at the upcoming fiery Baku Festival
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Taste-testing Tokyo’s biggest, best edible bug vending machine【Photos】
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We investigate Sendagaya Tunnel and get a message from beyond【Haunted Tokyo】
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