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Hidden sprinkler defense system activates to help protect beautiful traditional thatched-roof farmhouses.
Festival-goers sustain injuries, suffer broken bones at one of the most dangerous festivals in Japan.
New emperor’s rainy enthronement ceremony takes place at Imperial Palace while the sword’s regular home experiences blue skies and sunshine.
We’re back for another look at how the arms and armor of samurai developed, and this time we learn why they ditched their otachi for uchigatana.
Samurai fought on the field of battle for a thousand years, and during that time their arms and armor went through a fascinating evolution.
Famous sites like Ueno Park and Sensoji temple look amazingly like they do today, but the people look entirely different.
The birthplace of one of Japan’s favorite lunches is still in business in Tokyo after more than 200 years.
One of Japan’s most beautiful blades is now on display, and owes its existence to some dude who just wanted to eat some potatoes and pickles.
This handyman got an incredible bonus in the new house he purchased – three katanas! They may be worth much more than you would expect…
A fierce warlord, a visionary reformer, and a Shinsengumi officer are all standing by to help you get dinner ready.
Centuries of samurai history are on display, and we’ll teach you what to look for in appreciating the beauty of a Japanese sword.
Its founder started out with a street-side food stall in Japan’s samurai era, and his restaurant is still serving customers in Tokyo today.
Starbucks aside, you can really get a feel for the Taisho era in this newly reopened landmark.
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- Japanese makeup tutorial shows how a middle-aged man can turn into a beautiful young woman
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Tokyo’s amazing 2D Cafe looks like an illustration, but it’s an actual restaurant you can eat in!
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Post-meal waste at Japanese sushi restaurant sparks controversy online
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Kyoto’s popular tourist spot Gion to forbid photos on private roads, 10,000 yen fine to violators
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PewDiePie buys house in Japan, calls it “a dream come true”
Naruto’s author Kishimoto reveals what characters’ names would’ve been if editor didn’t intervene
We asked a Niantic insider 30 questions about Pokémon Go, learned a lot of useful information
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