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An ancient palace still wields its magic in a residential backstreet hidden from tourists.
Famous Asakusa tourist site has a very public place to pee…for those who know where to find it.
Fight like a ninja in a samurai town, with sword-fighting experience at Kyoto Toei movie studio park
Learn Japanese katana techniques from movie actors and film your own sword-fight in an Edo setting.
A new line of tea tablets uses the family crests of six famous samurai clans from Japan’s Sengoku era along with uniquely selected flavors for each.
Warrior underwear loved by Robert De Niro, Billy Joel, and Madonna’s dancers are now available to purchase.
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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