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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The Yamato Kimono x Snow Peak collaboration returns with a new line of durable, breathable kimono for outdoor adventures.
The new “Obi de Boots iki” line of footwear represents a modern take on traditional styling.
Edo period confectionery store learnt the secret recipe from a monk on a mountain in Kyoto.
These “gathered threads” have leapt through time and space to return as popular fashion accessories.
“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?
The second year of this event at the famous Meguro Gajoen in Tokyo promises to be even better than last year!
The edgy kimonos designed by X Japan rock star Yoshiki may have been a bit too edgy for most — but not for Hello Kitty!
This one takes the cake, folks, but don’t take our word for it – check it out for yourself here!
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AI-generated swimsuit/lingerie model makes debut in Japan’s Weekly Playboy magazine【Photos】
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Studio Ghibli says no to trailers and commercials for Hayao Miyazaki’s new anime movie
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Uniqlo teams up with shojo manga/anime masters Clamp for new World of Clamp T-shirt line【Pics】
Japanese outdoor brand Foxfire teams up with Totoro for cool clothing and accessory line
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Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
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The Sexy Robot from 1983 is back in glorious 3-D form
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Mos Burger has a new restaurant just for cheeseburgers, and you bet we tried it
Japan super budget dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at 7-Eleven?
Beat the winter blues with an insect hotpot filled with crickets, worms, and giant water bugs
We try eating insects — they don’t taste like chicken
Japanese gravure idol strips down, plays drums to anime hits【Videos】
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