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Designer cleverly shows a big difference between the two and reflects a unique part of Japanese culture.
Stunningly skillful creations have some saying they look like they’re projection mapped, but it’s all master-level pyrotechnics.
Torii gates always have an elegant allure, but none quite like this shrine’s.
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The Studio Ghibli classic turns out to be a perfect motif for Japan’s centuries-old “flower cards.”
Unfiltered video is like a scene from a Makoto Shinkai anime or a terrifying horror movie, depending on your perspective.
Deteriorating facilities remind us of the power of time and the fragility of man’s monuments.
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Before you head to Mori Building Digital Art Museum: EPSON teamLab Borderless, there are a few things you’ll need to know.
History buffs, nature fans, and Japanese culture enthusiasts will want to check out this island in the Sea of Japan.
Celebrate the arrival of Japan’s deep space probe at its asteroid destination with a dessert both achingly gorgeous and totally affordable.
The often-overlooked Doto region of Japan’s northern island is off the beaten path, but should be on your itinerary.
You can practically taste the nostalgia permeating this Taisho-era ryokan in Kagoshima Prefecture.
Chichibugahama Beach looks like a Makoto Shinkai anime come to life, and is well worth a detour off the beaten travel path.
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With sakura season done in the Tokyo area, it’s time to switch from pink to blue and the 4.5 million Nemophila flowers of this amazing park.
The coffeehouse carries on Japanese traditions in Uji, the country’s most famous tea-growing town.
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Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
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Solid gold Hedorah kaiju from the Godzilla series is now available to pre-order
Survey shows foreigners’ desire to work in Japan long-term dropping, but that’s not the whole story
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Furby is now a sexy anime girl figure[Photos]
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