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Kyoto (Page 24)
The Kyoto shrine famous for thousands of vermilion torii gates will spirit you away to a mystical world of beauty this weekend at its famous annual night-time festival.
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Kuraberu Tōzai presents an easy-to-understand compilation of regional differences between Tokyo and Osaka in terms of cuisines, art, and cultural traditions.
Sometimes there are restaurants you want to keep a secret all to yourself, and this is definitely one of them.
Samurai warrior designs get a warm-weather overhaul with colourful patterns and unique sheer fabrics.
Seattle-based chain adapts to Kyoto style with summertime seats that offer a taste of traditional culture as you sip your coffee.
We’ve talked before about geisha as one of Japan’s distinctly female professions, so this time we’re going to share with you a few fun facts about the geisha and their floating world.
Some in the media are calling this incident yet another indication that Japan’s entering an unprecedented era of geriatric delinquency.
Japanese commenters aren’t so impressed with modern cityscapes, but are they just being nitpicky?
We learn a little about Uji City and its famous tea and also try green tea sweets by Uji-born celebrity pastry chef Toshi Yoroizuka!
Imperial court noble Pikachu, maiko Pikachu, and a Shiny Ho-Oh download are some of the exciting gifts now available around Japan!
The green white wine is part of a range of matcha-based alcoholic beverages which include chocolate liqueur, Japanese sake and umeshu plum wine.
For a limited time, the MACCHA HOUSE cafe in Kyoto will be collaborating with Sanrio’s well-loved apathetic egg, Gudetama!
Release your bushido spirit with this stunning new lineup of traditional outfits made for today’s modern man.
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Enjoy the world’s oldest gyoza chain hidden just outside Shinjuku Station
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Beat the heat with chilled Iekei ramen from Yokohama Iekei Ramen Ichikakuya
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