Japan’s most iconic castle is yours to build in Lego form, as is a Japanese garden to soothe your mind.
Japanese gardens
People in Japan are swooning after discovering the many talents of this foreign-born gardener who gave up his original nationality to become Japanese.
Served in a traditional wooden box, this unusual green tea creation is one of the most sought-after sweets in Tokyo.
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