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Less than an hour from downtown Tokyo, this neighborhood with a rich bonsai history is a beautiful spot for a little miniature tranquility.
Tokoji’s event is compelling reason to make a trip to one of Japan’s less-visited prefectures.
Not sure what to do in the area besides visiting one of Japan’s most ancient shrines? Here are our recommendations to make the most of your visit.
Frightening experience shows that although Japan might be considered safe, you never know when you might have a brush with danger.
Historic World Heritage Site is a living breathing town that looks like it did when samurai roamed the streets.
This train station dungeon wants you to turn back at this point, but what happens if you go ahead?
Characters from Akira, Cardcaptor Sakura, Ghost in the Shell, and more explain the basics of Japanese manners at Shinkansen stations.
A special bus takes us to a part of Japan with a special dance, special mountain, and more.
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Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
Toyota built a life-sized Miraidon Pokémon and are letting people test drive it this weekend
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
This gachapon capsule machine dispenses real Akoya pearls, with certificates of authenticity
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