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Sure, you know how to swap meishi with one new acquaintance, but what about twenty new acquaintances?
If the idea of an eyeball panacotta and a sundae topped with maggots doesn’t have you screaming in terror, the stomach-churning Shojo Tsubaki cafe might be up your alley.
Prepare to be impressed by these beautiful leather goods commemorating the 30th anniversary of the mega-hit anime Dragon Ball!
On November 7, 1937, the Los Angeles Examiner published a prescient map predicting how Imperial Japan could attack the US during World War II.
Once a hairstyle for married women of samurai families, this kit provides the tools for anyone to tackle this traditional ‘do in minutes!
Only a few months remain until the Ritz franchise in Japan changes hands and production is shifted overseas. Perhaps this is why we’re being treated to some distinctly Japanese flavors.
It’s no secret that many countries face looming demographics problems as their populations age.
Much has been written about developed markets like Japan, Germany, and Italy, which have the largest percentages of their populations age 65 and up.
But another country also deserves attention: China.
When we forced one of our male reporters into a pair of stockings to celebrate National Stockings Day, we had no idea how much he’d enjoy it…
With its stunning scenery and fragrant beauty, this is one spring festival you don’t want to miss!
We’ve talked before about geisha as one of Japan’s distinctly female professions, so this time we’re going to share with you a few fun facts about the geisha and their floating world.
These aren’t illustrations or romanticized stories – just normal Japanese people as they lived over a century ago.
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