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Don’t miss the swords-on-fire performances and more at Asakusa Samuraive Show this week

An entertainment show in Tokyo’s center of traditional culture combines the old with the new in a flaming, nonverbal spectacle.

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159-year old Kyoto confectionary shop releases new Pokémon summer sweets line

Traditional Kyoto sweets meet the Pokémon elite in these treats to beat the heat.

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Kusaki Marino: A Japanese family restaurant where you bow your head and enter like a samurai

Through a tiny door, no less.

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Tokyo Koenji Awaodori festival will fully take place for the first time in four years this August

The energetic, dance-filled festival will make its grand outdoor return to the streets of Tokyo for the first time since before the pandemic.

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New spring and summer line of Outdoor Kimono offers a traditionally modern way to chill outside

The Yamato Kimono x Snow Peak collaboration returns with a new line of durable, breathable kimono for outdoor adventures.

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Japanese rokushigake temple architecture for your living room: The no-nail Masugumi table

If you’re looking for your new artisanal centerpiece, this is it.

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Beautiful Starbucks in Kyoto blends into its traditional landscape in more ways than one

Beverages taste better here, when you can drink in Japanese scenery like this.

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Latest design for gorgeous stylized Japanese Coca-Cola cans spotlights Tohoku festivals

You’ll want to grab this pretty commemorative Coke can if you’re in northern Japan.

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Neo Kimono releases innovatively traditional heel covers made from artisanal fabric

The new “Obi de Boots iki” line of footwear represents a modern take on traditional styling.

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We eat Japan’s oldest sweet, available at only one store in all of Japan

Edo period confectionery store learnt the secret recipe from a monk on a mountain in Kyoto. 

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Spending for pickled umeboshi among young Japanese people is halved from 20 years ago

A traditional food is taking a hit among the younger generations in Japan. 

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Our reporter tries amemonaka, the traditional sweet from Niigata Prefecture

This traditional confection is pretty to look at, but how’s the taste?

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Cute cats come out to play as traditional Japanese geta sandals

Three gorgeous kittens are waiting to dress up your summer outfits.

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Traditional Japanese braiding is in high demand thanks to success of anime Your Name

These “gathered threads” have leapt through time and space to return as popular fashion accessories.

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“Edo-kiriko” glasses from Starbucks too expensive? Try these colorful versions instead!

“Edo-kiriko” glasses from Starbucks are gorgeous — but also way too expensive. So we got to wondering: Can you get similar gorgeous designs for more reasonable prices?

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Awash in the lights and colors of traditional Japan at Meguro Gajoen’s brilliant summer event

The second year of this event at the famous Meguro Gajoen in Tokyo promises to be even better than last year!

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Hello Kitty teams up with X Japan’s Yoshiki to rock out in Yoshikimono!

The edgy kimonos designed by X Japan rock star Yoshiki may have been a bit too edgy for most — but not for Hello Kitty!

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Wagakki Band’s newest video “Strong Fate” might just be the most epic one yet!

This one takes the cake, folks, but don’t take our word for it – check it out for yourself here!

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Protect your iPhones with elegance and simplicity with Echizen lacquer

It’s your chance to show a bit of class and keep your precious tech from getting damaged.

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You must love dogs or cats if you decide to use these new house name plates

Acknowledge your animal side with these super cute, traditional wooden name plates.

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