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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Historic World Heritage Site is a living breathing town that looks like it did when samurai roamed the streets.
Sake, shrines and onsen hot springs await you at beautiful destinations that are yet to be discovered by overseas tourists.
Cultural crafts, performing arts and regional flavors combine in a tribute to one of the most important periods in Japanese history.
From arranged marriages to dating apps, relationships in Japan have gone through a big transformation over the last 100 years.
A rare onsen that uses 100-percent natural hot spring water pumped directly from the source.
Legendary ukiyo-e and mythological icons part of the collaboration between New Era and the Tokyo National Museum.
All this awaits you on a short train ride from Tokyo.
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This non-sweet matcha treat is one of our new favorite Kyoto snack souvenirs【Taste test】
Japan’s biggest manga magazine is raising its minimum payment rate for creators
Tourists in Kyoto cause chaos at railway crossing near Fushimi Inari Taisha
Preview video released for third season of Sailor Moon Crystal 【Video】
We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS’ new gadget from Japan
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