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There’s a mysticism to this place that really makes it feel like a turtle could guide you to the Dragon King’s Palace.
If you’re in Tokyo, take a day to immerse yourself in the Edo period atmosphere during one of these events while enjoying the cherry blossoms.
Ningyo was said to have been pulled out of the sea by a fisherman in Tosa domain nearly 300 years ago.
They’re almost too pretty to eat, but you’ll need to chow down if you want to get Japan’s most delicious traditional luck boost.
Join us as we take a look at some of the most popular Japanese New Year traditions and reveal the spiritual symbolism and superstitions behind them.
The linguistic and cultural reasons behind the design of one of our burger-loving reporter’s favorite pieces of clothing.
Before all of Japan had gacha machines, Kyoto had fukudama, and the coffeehouse chain is helping make sure the city still does.
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