historical buildings

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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Historical Edo Wonderland celebrates 35th anniversary with fireworks and festivals

This beloved Nikko tourist attraction plans to let off 1,000 fireworks “in the hope the pandemic will end soon.”

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We take a trip around the archetypal rich kid house from anime, music videos and movies

It’s time to congregate around the entrance gate and gasp in awe at how big and cool this house is.

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Historic Asakusa shopping street in danger as Taito Ward calls for shop evictions

Decades-old shops kept in families for generations could be shuttered as a result.

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