culture (Page 5)

What it’s really like to live in a women’s dormitory at a Japanese university

Firsthand account reveals it’s not all pillow fights and gossip sessions.

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Maybe Japanese pilgrims were right about beating the heat all along

Mr. Sato scores a nice hat trick.

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Japan’s new Spacia X train is like travelling in a luxury aircraft

And no, this doesn’t have anything to do with Elon Musk.

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What ever happened to Premium Friday? Japanese government looks set to pull the plug

Not so premium now, are you, Friday?

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Tokyo’s coolest open-air museum gets even cooler with hot summer nights event

Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum wants to take you back in time to an old-school summer festival.

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Japanese train goes viral for Nara deer decorations

Rub shoulders with Japan’s sacred deer on this very special mode of transport.

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Super expensive sushi restaurant super cheap beef bowl chain team up to create Unagyu Burger

Teruzushi and Matsuya come together for a broader interpretation of Japan’s summertime eel-eating tradition.

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1,032 statues, and one thing too many people miss, at this Kyoto temple

And it was his first time visiting, too!

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Himeji Castle gets first official Lego set, Zen block garden kit on the way too【Photos】

Japan’s most iconic castle is yours to build in Lego form, as is a Japanese garden to soothe your mind.

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Japanese vending machine in Edo-period town sells a very rare type of tofu

There’s something so beautiful about modern conveniences in traditional surroundings.

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The top 11 Japanese summer festivals, according to travellers

Mark your calendars for these spectacular festivals!

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Studio Ghibli releases a Totoro wind chime with a century of craftsmanship behind it

Anime studio’s love for traditional processes extends to its newest merchandise offering.

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Tokyo’s “uncool” neighbor launches foreigner-friendly travel support site with free online help

Only 1 in 100 international travelers visits Saitama, something this new project, with free in-English help over the phone or Internet, wants to change.

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Pokémon Psyduck perfectly guest stars in animated version of one of Japan’s most famous paintings

A captivating scene of everyday life in Edo…an Edo with multiple Pokémon species in it.

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Tokyo Koenji Awaodori festival will fully take place for the first time in four years this August

The energetic, dance-filled festival will make its grand outdoor return to the streets of Tokyo for the first time since before the pandemic.

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680-year-old Shinto ritual of horses running up earthen “wall” draws animal abuse complaints【Vids】

Horses that make it to the top are seen as signs of good harvest, but those that don’t may die.

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In search of the cave on Japan’s northern island that legends say is the gateway to hell

Seiji goes searching for a part of Ainu folklore in Hokkaido.

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Kyoto may be getting more modern, tall buildings as city relaxes development limits

Change highlights the two contrasting aspects of Japan’s cultural capital.

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An intro to Iwami Kagura battle dancing, Noh theater’s wild awesome cousin, and where to see it

Weekly performances with dragons and demons in Japan’s Iwami region are an incredible way to connect with and preserve its history.

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We become some of the last visitors to see a beautiful museum-ryokan on the outskirts of Tokyo

This registered tangible cultural asset is now closed to the public, which is an absolute shame. 

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