The same anomaly that makes foreigners feel icky is harnessed by Japanese people to get breathing room on public transport.
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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.
There are benefits to wearing a kimono while sightseeing in Tokyo, even if you’re travelling alone.
Far from their traditional association with burnt rubber, squealing brakes and gritty endurance, tires lend a spot of delicate geometry to these kimono prints.
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Japanese rental girlfriend spills all the details on what it’s like to date a complete stranger.
Spokesmen say this week’s ceremony, and another scheduled for October, violate the principal of separation of church and state.
With the imperial Heisei era over and the Reiwa period just beginning, this is the phrase to use.
Emperor Naruhito looks back on emperors of the past before turning his eyes to the nation’s future.
Country continues tradition of honoring icons of art and science over politicians on its currency.
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Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
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