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Tea company that’s been in business for more than 300 years takes Japanese sweets to a pitch-black frontier.
The chief priest at this temple says there’s more to this experience than just entertainment.
Moonlight motorcycle ride for two gets an unexpected third wheel, then things continue to get worse
125-year-old Tokyo school wants its boys to think of proper grooming as part of their “gentlemen’s education.”
Duelist gear gets a practical overhaul for the real world to ensure you get quality naps instead of junk sleep.
You won’t be disappointed if you want to experience an otherworldly atmosphere with plenty of singular photo ops.
Ever wondered what literary greats like Natsume Soseki and Osamu Dazai would look like as felines?
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Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
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