culture

Why you should be worried if someone calls you “Uehara-san” in the Japanese workplace

You got a lot of nerve calling me Mr. Uehara!

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Japanese yokai spirits enter the modern era in Nagoya’s new digital art experience

Enter a world of eerie beauty full of ancient demons.

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Cafe turns Japan’s most beautiful paintings into beautiful shaved ice dessert drinks【Photos】

Refreshing Hokusai woodblock prints you can drink arrive in time for summer.

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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says

Popular program in birthplace of samurai martial art iado forced to retool.

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Abandoned school being used for foreign tourists to experience Japanese high school in Chiba

Relive high school for the first time.

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Respect the salmon – a visit to an off-the-beaten-path foodie destination in Niigata【Photos】

This charming town on the Sea of Japan coast is a great place to dive into a local culinary culture without massive tourist crowds.

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Weaving history, art and innovation together in a new range of Japanese yukata

This summer collection gathers together heritage dyeing techniques, bold designs, and modern comfort upgrades.

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Japanese restaurant chain installs tip boxes in response to foreign tourists leaving tips, sparks debate

Beef cutlet chain’s policy attracting a new wave of attention as inbound foreign tourist numbers and consumer prices continue to rise.

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Small trees, big beauty await at Japan’s Bonsai Art Museum【Photos】

Less than an hour from downtown Tokyo, this neighborhood with a rich bonsai history is a beautiful spot for a little miniature tranquility.

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Squeezable tanuki testicle capsule toys, with choking warning for kids, appear in Japan, but why?

The latest chapter in Japan’s long tradition of long-balled depictions of racoon dogs.

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Go back in time at this off-the-beaten tourist site in Japan

Historic World Heritage Site is a living breathing town that looks like it did when samurai roamed the streets.

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U.K. Pavilion at Japan World Expo responds to complaints about shabby afternoon tea quality【Videos】

5,000 yen for tea bags in paper cups prompts two explanatory videos from organizers.

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Shimane’s hidden travel sites, where you can escape the crowds and enjoy traditional Japan

Sake, shrines and onsen hot springs await you at beautiful destinations that are yet to be discovered by overseas tourists.

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Enjoy the elegance of Edo at Shogun, Tokyo’s new experiential cafe


Cultural crafts, performing arts and regional flavors combine in a tribute to one of the most important periods in Japanese history.

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Foreign travelers’ lukewarm reactions to traditional Japanese inn food causing changes in Kyoto

Classical part of ryokan culture is fading away at some inns.

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Studio Ghibli releases My Neighbour Totoro rush pillows and mats to keep igusa culture alive

Japanese countryside tradition brings forest bathing into your home.

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Lunch fit for a samurai lord: Japanese cafes offers castle bento lunches, sells boxes too【Pics】

Cafe’s location means it knows its customers will be in a samurai mood.

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How to do an overnight bus trip to Hirosaki from Tokyo – Part 2【Photos】

Part 2 of our overnight bus trip from downtown Tokyo to castle town Hirosaki!

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A century of love – How dating and marriage have evolved in Japan

From arranged marriages to dating apps, relationships in Japan have gone through a big transformation over the last 100 years.

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Secret onsen hot spring is a hidden gem in Tokyo

A rare onsen that uses 100-percent natural hot spring water pumped directly from the source.

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