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Weekly performances with dragons and demons in Japan’s Iwami region are an incredible way to connect with and preserve its history.
This registered tangible cultural asset is now closed to the public, which is an absolute shame.
The Kojima family’s pork cutlet bowl recipe is both startlingly innovative and really, really old.
Elementary school students’ Peace Education lessons have included excerpts from manga by atomic bombing survivor since 2013.
Ningyo was said to have been pulled out of the sea by a fisherman in Tosa domain nearly 300 years ago.
Yeah, Tokugawa Ieyasu was a great shogun and all, but we’re here to see (and eat) Tokugawa Piyoyasu.
Points of light shine bright, and sometimes disappear, in this fascinating look at the last century and a half.
Bathroom accident in Kyoto involves no poo, but there’s still a mess that needs cleaning up.
Applications now open to do battle for glory and prizes when night falls on one of Japan’s most famous ninja towns.
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Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Studio Ghibli holiday wreath adds a touch of Kiki cuteness and good fortune to your home【Photos】
Moon prism comparison! Video places new, old Sailor Moon transformations side-by-side
Japan’s last two pandas leaving for China next month, Ueno Zoo announces final day for twins
Real-world Pokémon Koraidon motorcycle makes its first run in Japan【Video】
Tiny Buddhist statues: These new gachapon figures are more pious than adorable!
Japanese Men and Women Rank Which Countries They’d Look to for a Mate
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Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand- Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】- Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan- Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer- Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
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Moon prism comparison! Video places new, old Sailor Moon transformations side-by-side
Japan’s last two pandas leaving for China next month, Ueno Zoo announces final day for twins
Real-world Pokémon Koraidon motorcycle makes its first run in Japan【Video】
Tiny Buddhist statues: These new gachapon figures are more pious than adorable!
Japanese Men and Women Rank Which Countries They’d Look to for a Mate
Japanese police are not messing around, with Patlabor robot mecha out on display 【Video】
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
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