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If you’re planning a trip to the UNESCO World Heritage sites at Nikko in the near future, you’ll be missing out on two of the most famous original wood carvings in the area.
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For 10 days, architect, photographer, and architecture and design critic for The Guardian, Oliver Wainwright, traveled to Pyongyang, North Korea where he got tours inside buildings, with permission to photograph.
These stunning images show how craftsmen keep their UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage alive during the coldest months of the year.
A lesser-known Yamagata Prefecture custom may just be what Obon needs to stave off invasive species of the holiday kingdom like Halloween, Christmas, and Easter.
With themed rooms and waiters who act as teachers and nurses, you’ll never want to leave elementary school again!
Former Ghibli producer Yoshiaki Nishimura (When Marnie Was There) has apologized for his comments published by British newspaper The Guardian last week, both for the possible association with Studio Ghibli and stating that they were sexist.
The reasons they give will make you think twice about the way men and women act in the workplace.
Japan may be the only country in the world that insures golfers in the event they hit a hole-in-one during a round of golf.
How would you like to make the birth of your child official with a Hello Kitty or My Melody birth registration form?
We visited Mariko’s home near Shinjuku for a variety of unique cultural experiences, including a lesson in making gyoza and a homemade feast complete with sake and shochu.
This McDonald’s customer paid for his order in cash and received his hamburger — without setting foot in the store!
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Ghost in the Sheel goes traditional with Japanese porcelain Tachikoma robots, only 50 to be made
Anime holy ground – A visit to the real-world location of Look Back【Photos】
Hayao Miyazaki interview quote surfaces explaining why anime’s Nausicaa has large breasts
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