Emperor Naruhito looks back on emperors of the past before turning his eyes to the nation’s future.
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Country continues tradition of honoring icons of art and science over politicians on its currency.
The castle closest to Tokyo expands its English explanations and adds a Fuma ninja clan infiltration experience.
Prime Minister explains rationale behind decision and compares people of Japan to flowers, but not cherry blossoms.
More stores in Japan’s ancient capital cities are now offering fully functional and fashionable hijabs to accommodate guests from all over the world.
Survey results stretch all the way from Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south, with several awesome stops in between.
Special penis shrine books will even be available for the first time this year.
Famous woodblock print from master painter Hokusai adapted to sneakers that leave the naughty bits to your vivid imagination.
Many of the people in the video spent their early lives living in a Japan that was ruled by a shogun.
Musician Norm Nakamura’s movie-like story is a real-life example of how far you can go if you really chase your dreams.
The world’s greatest detective swaps his cowl for a kabuto in tie-up with 208-year-old Tokyo crafting company.
Special Blue Label is adorned with traditional Japanese symbols of prosperity and happiness.
Shiba Inu’s zokingake technique may not be the best but it is the cutest.
These six New Year’s taboos mean you’ll be doing a lot less cooking, fighting and random spending at the start of the year.
500-restaurant chain closes all branches to give employees’ time to spend with families at New Year’s.
What’s obvious for some is far less so for others, and can lead to frustration when the listener doesn’t get the speaker’s message.
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