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Small trees, big beauty await at Japan’s Bonsai Art Museum【Photos】

Less than an hour from downtown Tokyo, this neighborhood with a rich bonsai history is a beautiful spot for a little miniature tranquility.

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Squeezable tanuki testicle capsule toys, with choking warning for kids, appear in Japan, but why?

The latest chapter in Japan’s long tradition of long-balled depictions of racoon dogs.

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Go back in time at this off-the-beaten tourist site in Japan

Historic World Heritage Site is a living breathing town that looks like it did when samurai roamed the streets.

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U.K. Pavilion at Japan World Expo responds to complaints about shabby afternoon tea quality【Videos】

5,000 yen for tea bags in paper cups prompts two explanatory videos from organizers.

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Shimane’s hidden travel sites, where you can escape the crowds and enjoy traditional Japan

Sake, shrines and onsen hot springs await you at beautiful destinations that are yet to be discovered by overseas tourists.

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Enjoy the elegance of Edo at Shogun, Tokyo’s new experiential cafe


Cultural crafts, performing arts and regional flavors combine in a tribute to one of the most important periods in Japanese history.

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Foreign travelers’ lukewarm reactions to traditional Japanese inn food causing changes in Kyoto

Classical part of ryokan culture is fading away at some inns.

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Studio Ghibli releases My Neighbour Totoro rush pillows and mats to keep igusa culture alive

Japanese countryside tradition brings forest bathing into your home.

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Lunch fit for a samurai lord: Japanese cafes offers castle bento lunches, sells boxes too【Pics】

Cafe’s location means it knows its customers will be in a samurai mood.

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How to do an overnight bus trip to Hirosaki from Tokyo – Part 2【Photos】

Part 2 of our overnight bus trip from downtown Tokyo to castle town Hirosaki!

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A century of love – How dating and marriage have evolved in Japan

From arranged marriages to dating apps, relationships in Japan have gone through a big transformation over the last 100 years.

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Secret onsen hot spring is a hidden gem in Tokyo

A rare onsen that uses 100-percent natural hot spring water pumped directly from the source.

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Years of east-west Japan rivalry decided as McDonald’s officially refers to itself as “Makudo”

I feel so vindicated.

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Shovel shamisen is a quirky and fun addition to the Japanese music scene【Video】

What started as a garden tool is now a bona fide musical instrument.

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Deaths way up, births way down yet again in Japan as population shrinks faster than expected

At least there are some things you can rely on these days.

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Haneda Airport mobile tea ceremony lets you start, or finish, your Japan trip with a tranquil sip

Bilingual event seeks to introduce traditional Japanese culture to the wider world.

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Japan’s unique tradition of bottle keep, where your drink literally has your name on it

It started with bars, but now even family restaurants are getting in on the act.

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New Era combines with old eras for amazing hat collection based on Japanese painting masterpieces

Legendary ukiyo-e and mythological icons part of the collaboration between New Era and the Tokyo National Museum.

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Japanese onsen hot spring comes with 99 types of soy sauce for visitors

All this awaits you on a short train ride from Tokyo.
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Japan’s wildest Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony celebrates new adults in Kitakyushu 【Photos】

Crazy kimono fashion attracts big fans worldwide.

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