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Samurai tradition stresses the importance of horse and rider as one, but this canine contest is completely for comedy.
Legendary blade is a an official natural treasure, and presented in a uniquely beautiful way.
Two of Japan’s most beautiful blades are said to be linked at birth, but a closer look makes some scholars think twice.
Getting married or having a kid? Then into the flames you go!
There’s one place in particular where Japanese people aren’t just not polite, they’re downright rude.
You may have heard giving a certain amount of money will win you favor with the gods, but a very high authority says otherwise.
Get a stamp of approval with your own Japanese personal seal complete with your Japanese kanji name.
One topic dominated conversations in Japan this year, and now it’s officially the most significant single kanji character of the past 12 months.
One of Japan’s best katana-collection museums recreates its swords in miniature form for you to cut up your desserts with.
Will our UFO-chasing reporter finally get the answers he’s been looking for since the alien encounter he says he had in high school?
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