Katana was gifted to shrine by samurai lord two centuries ago, but has been missing for decades.
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Little known fact makes this Japanese neighbourhood a great place to go for a romantic date.
An amazing collection of cars in a free museum is about to figuratively drive off into the sunset.
A silk mill that generated an immeasurable amount of money for Japan, is not getting the favor returned.
The chief priest at this temple says there’s more to this experience than just entertainment.
As hit anime’s “Entertainment District Arc” kicks off, Edo-Tokyo Museum reaffirms commitment to telling the complete real-world story.
The game/anime franchise about anthropomorphized Japanese swords is offering a chance to see some real ones.
We set out to dispel rumours about the shrine’s mysterious power…but it ends up biting us in the butt.
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