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Enjoy the lit-up structures of an important shrine inside of Ueno Park this autumn complete with special omamori and more.
Our boss tested the limits of Tokyo’s most liberated neighbourhood and was detained by police.
Percentage is even higher in Tokyo and other areas attractive to foreign residents, and even then doesn’t tell the full story of how Japan is becoming more international.
The annual exhibition creates an enchanting town of light amid the fiery colors of autumn trees.
We ditched AI for some good old-fashioned creative thinking…which required a few extra appendages.
We’ve compiled our favorite parts of this year’s event, including the largest-ever collection of special food, goods, and a new HamiKuma variant.
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