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Ninja and samurai duel inside the centuries-old “Temple of the Shogun” in Aichi Prefecture.
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Like the samurai lord who visited 400 years ago, we get beckoned to this suburban temple by its feline charm.
Ema supporting ongoing Hong Kong protests have been crossed out, snapped into pieces, and written over in Chinese.
Workaholics asked to address this senseless loss in a country where taking paid leave is frowned upon.
Often-overlooked temple in one of Japan’s most best sightseeing towns was inspired by the story of a deeply devoted samurai cat.
From jumping off bridges to waiting in ten-hour long queues, there are plenty of ways to welcome in a new era.
Hotel operators say the ancient capital’s beautiful temples have a newfound image as congested and inconvenient.
Special penis shrine books will even be available for the first time this year.
View a National Treasure, stop off at a former school for samurai sons, and stamp on a stone pavement that “sings”.
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