Often-overlooked temple in one of Japan’s most best sightseeing towns was inspired by the story of a deeply devoted samurai cat.
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Our reporter travels all the way to Spain to meet an artistic hair stylist whose technique is a little sharper than usual.
These sleek ornaments are perfect for a history buff interested in legendary warriors of the Sengoku period of Japanese history.
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Now’s your chance to snag a samurai armor-inspired T-shirt during your next visit to Kamakura, a beautiful day trip destination from Tokyo.
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These plastic warriors are trawling for a brawling, cruising for a bruising, and sampling for a trampling.
Popular Japanese cosplayer models the new hoodie with kimono sleeves in three different colours.
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