One of the most magical events of the season combines traditional bathing with the iconic blossoms of spring.
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One of the most magical events of the season combines traditional bathing with the iconic blossoms of spring.
Progressive samurai was denied his dream of crossing the ocean, but his tanto still made it to California.
Nothing screams “Apply to our law enforcement office” more than a child berating you for littering.
Warabi mochi is usually flavored with soybean powder, but not in the case of these treats from Osaka.
It might look like magic, but these balls can actually be stored in the ceiling without the use of any racks, hooks or netting.
From beer bottles to Pokémon and short-skirted anime girls, these Japanese students know how to celebrate their last day at university.
If you need a picture of a young woman blowing a conch shell or watching the end of the world, you’ll find them here.
Takoyaki dumplings are a ubiquitous snack in Japan, but we’ve never seen them like this before!
25-year-old politician draws on his own experiences of isolation during campaign.
This chain’s 100-yen pasta and noodle dishes are just the thing when you’re looking to stretch your budget.
For the price of a couple beers in a Tokyo bar, you can go all the way from the eastern capital to the southwestern island of Kyushu.
Because nothing catches people’s attention like a crowd of spiky-haired students strutting around en masse.
After months of debate, Nagoya city council approves 50 billion-yen (US$451 million) budget.