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The mysterious guesthouse is so unique it has a slew of repeat guests who have fallen in love with its rustic charms.
From well-known tourist spots to more obscure sites and mysterious activities, this beautiful new video will make you want to pack your bags and head to Japan!
This stylish young man is making news internationally for working on his rice farm every day in a suit.
With beautiful images of pristine Japanese countryside, this clip explains why real wasabi is hard to find.
Exploring the many ways wood pieces can slot into each other is the most strangely satisfying experience we’ve had today!
In Japan, the customer is God, and sometimes that means going above and beyond to please with distinctive styles of service.
The stunning sound and visuals in this new clip are designed to transport viewers to a Japanese festival as part of a new website for foreign tourists.
A number of impressive details hidden within the image has made fans go crazy for this limited-edition print.
The poster explaining the reason for the closure of the family-run business is breaking hearts around the internet.
We’d offer it a tissue, if we weren’t also kind of scared of it.
Can a skydiving sumo wrestler complete the ring-entering ceremony mid-air with a “gyoji” sumo referee by his side?
While many believe the tradition of making the ghost-like doll can be traced back to a bald-headed monk, history suggests it actually began with a small girl.
The man who kneads rice at incredible speeds of three hits per second lets us into his world and tells us why he lives for making mochi.
These stunning images show how craftsmen keep their UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage alive during the coldest months of the year.
Samurai warrior designs get a warm-weather overhaul with colourful patterns and unique sheer fabrics.
Contribute to the cause and keep a centuries-old tradition alive on the streets by wearing 450 years of history on your feet.
This exam season, a statue of an important historical figure at Kyoto University has gotten a Kirby makeover as part of a now yearly tradition.
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