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Where to Bring Kids This Summer? The Hakushika Memorial Sake Museum, Of Course
The rare white deer has been called a divine messenger or sacred beast and considered an auspicious sign of […]
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Edo Era Post Towns Charm Foreign Hikers from Magome to Tsumago
The picturesque Magome guesthouse (Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture) with its quintessential Edo era post town vestig
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‘50 Years of Go Nagai’ Exhibit Coming to the Ueno Royal Museum in September 2019
The 50 Years of Go Nagai exhibit celebrating half a century’s work by Japanese manga artist Go Nagai, 73, […]
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EDITORIAL | The Order of Japanese Names Should Be Truly Japanese — the World Will Get That
When Japanese names are rendered with Latin letters — that is, “romanized” — the given name comes first and […]
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Divine Beings Up Close at Nezu Museum’s ‘Merciful Bodhisattvas, Terrifying Deities’ Exhibition
Jinja bukkaku (shrines and temples) is a popular phrase among the Japanese. Although it may seem like they […
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[FUJI ROCK 2019] ‘Yakushima Treasure’ Artists Hope Fans Feel the ‘Music is Within Their Own Bodies’
One of the highlights of the Fuji Rock Festival 2019 was a chance to see Wednesday Campanella vocalist KOM_I […
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Firework Inspired Wagashi Bring the Beauty of Summer Festivals to Traditional Japanese Sweets
Source: wagashi_sanchan The seasonal changes are often celebrated in Japanese art, and the art of confectionery is no di
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Social Innovation Japan: A New Generation Builds Its Narrative for the Future
All around the world, in metropolitan cities, suburban areas, and rural regions, there are people with mixed backgrou
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[FUJI ROCK 2019] Reviewing the Best of Fuji Rock 2019
Superfly Performance: Photo Credit Masato Yokoyama Fuji Rock Music Festival 2019 kicked off its 23nd year on Friday 26
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Yosakoi and Awa Odori: Experiencing Shikoku’s Iconic Dance Festivals
Despite the sweltering heat, there are pleasant surprises to be found in Japan during the summer season. Ice pops [&he
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[FUJI ROCK 2019] Q&A with Tadanobu Asano — Marvel Hero, Techno Music Lover
Known best for his acting work in Japanese cult classic movies like Ichi the Killer (as brutal enforcer Kakihara) [&he
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[FUJI ROCK 2019] Japanese Duo GLIM SPANKY Raise Their Game
Performing for their third time at the Fuji Rock Festival, GLIM SPANKY is the quintessential band for a festival [&hel