culture

What makes something “kawaii” to women from Japan, China, and South Korea? Survey investigates

Let’s find out if a cute thing for one woman is still cute for another from a different country.

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The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】

10 great getaways from Japan’s crowded capital, all within two hours of Tokyo Station.

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Kyoto’s for-adults immersive samurai theme park announces opening date

Renovations are almost finished for Toei’s Uzumasa Kyoto Village.

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Tokyo National Museum seeking donations to pave over pond, create space for beer and music events

Public reactions to redevelopment plan for Japan’s largest collection of historically significant artwork has been less than positive.

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Giant digital sumo wrestler now stopping trains at Tokyo station【Video】

Playful PlayStation team celebrates local Ryogoku culture and takes a PS5 to Kanda Shrine for a traditional autumn event.

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This beautiful Nara inn was once home to a Living National Treasure

Art, history, and high-end dining make for a unique Japanese getaway.

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Top Japanese baby names for 2025 feature flowers, colors, and a first-time-ever favorite for girls

Annual survey finds the most popular names and kanji characters for new babies.

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Japan Legal Wedding service offers a path for travelers to hold destination weddings in Japan

Company offers wedding services at shrines, temples, and castles in northeastern Japan.

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Reports that using -chan in Japan constitutes sexual harassment are at least a little exaggerated

Sound-bite version of legal ruling is an imbalanced substitute for a proper meal/understanding of the situation.

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Beautiful vintage Japanese manhole covers being offered for sale by Aichi city【Photos】

A chance to own a literal piece of Anjo’s history.

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Autumn is a great time to visit Uonuma, a gem of Japan’s heartland

And this year, Uonuma is celebrating its own coming of age!

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Kunchi: The major Japanese festival most Japanese people don’t know about

Dance Towns & Dragons.

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Japanese rickshaw drivers turn into athletes for an unforgettable Red Bull showdown

The first event of its kind in Japan converts traditional culture into a thrilling new sport of strength and technique.

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Almost arrested in Tokyo: Hentai Kamen cosplay leads to a brush with police in Shinjuku Ni-chome

Our boss tested the limits of Tokyo’s most liberated neighbourhood and was detained by police.

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Mino City’s traditional paper lanterns illuminate its historic streets this fall

The annual exhibition creates an enchanting town of light amid the fiery colors of autumn trees.

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Speed sutras and taxi-riding geisha preserve Kyoto’s traditions through scorching hot weather

Even weeks of record heat won’t keep Kyoto from carrying on its cherished rituals.

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Abacus making a comeback with Japanese kids in an increasingly digital age

Who needs hacking? We got clacking!

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Cycling through culture and coastlines in northern Okinawa

A journey into Okinawa’s traditions in Yanbaru.

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More tip jars appear at Japanese restaurants, but there are important reasons why you shouldn’t tip

Japan is now at a cultural tipping point, where foreign influences threaten to destroy local customs

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Masterpieces of Japanese art brought to you through cake and cookies

Inspiringly delicious.

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