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Why sit on a tarp when you can zoom through flowers on a 100-meter slide or risk falling into the trees from 370 meters in the air?
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Aspiring pirate kings share hugs with each other and a bit of Japanese culture with the world.
The fate of the first to board has long been a problem in Japan, but this could be the solution.
While you’re rushing between Tokyo and Kyoto, don’t forget to take some time to stop and sip the tea.
From ghostly processions to playful monsters, this exhibition shows off the charm of Japan’s folklore with modern visual technology.
One of the city’s most internationalized districts hits a cultural milestone on Coming of Age Day.
This celebration throws everything you thought you knew about Japanese culture out the window.
Whether you’re looking for a new love or to take an existing one to the next level, the gods are ready to help you at these four Shinto spots.
Civic leaders see economic upsides and cultural difficulties in Japan’s accelerating internationalization.
A simple envelope leads to funding children’s aid, and providing steady work for people with disabilities.
There are two main types of okonomiyaki, but people in Hiroshima don’t like one of the names the rest of the country has for theirs.
The “super-thick” ehomaki is a luxurious way to ensure good luck for your home and family in the coming year.
Higashiyama doll artisans deliver some festive holiday cheer alongside their more traditional Japanese lineup.
With increasing numbers of people embracing nengajo-jimai and switching to digital equivalents, many now find they are left feeling empty.
Inbound tourism boom and Japanese New Year’s traditions are too much for the world’s most famous sushi town to handle simultaneously, request says.
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