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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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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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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Our reporter is willing to die on the pseudo-Italian restaurant Olive Hill
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Tasting Korea’s sweet that looks like a copy of a remix of a copy of a Japanese sweet but isn’t
Japan’s Department of Magic releases new “Magic School” uniform
Clever trick gives Gundam duel on Tokyo’s 3-D billboard some of its coolest visuals yet【Video】
This gachapon capsule machine dispenses real Akoya pearls, with certificates of authenticity
New taiko gacha capsule toys let you play Japanese drums with true-to-life sound
Kiki & Lala Cafe in Tokyo now serving up star shaped burgers and more!【Photos】
A trip to the other side of Matsushima, a mysterious power spot with an otherworldly atmosphere
McDonald’s Japan hack: What happens when you put an apple pie inside a Big Mac?
Building the crazy-detailed PlayStation model is a surprisingly emotional trip down memory lane
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