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Japan’s love of tiny trees and tiny toys combines in a beautiful way that still has space for you to show off your artistic side.
The same anomaly that makes foreigners feel icky is harnessed by Japanese people to get breathing room on public transport.
Centuries of samurai history are on display, and we’ll teach you what to look for in appreciating the beauty of a Japanese sword.
Its founder started out with a street-side food stall in Japan’s samurai era, and his restaurant is still serving customers in Tokyo today.
Starbucks aside, you can really get a feel for the Taisho era in this newly reopened landmark.
Your eyes will love the traditional Japanese garden, but keep your ears open for a sound that’s been marking life in this town for centuries.
Angry response causes lifestyle entrepreneur to backtrack from first-choice of name for new innerwear line.
The hashtag #KimOhNo goes viral as the star comes under criticism for cultural appropriation.
We join the festivities at Suga Shrine, made famous as one of the real-life locations from the hit anime film Your Name.
Japan’s cute character queen teams up with the coolest way to see downtown Tokyo’s most traditional neighborhood.
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