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When cherry blossom season in Japan arrives, region by region, with the finest viewing spots …

Twelve unusual museums in Tokyo, from the Meguro parasite collection to Ryogoku’s sword and fireworks …

Kabuki theater for first-time visitors: four centuries of history, how to read the poses and …

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Osechi ryori, the Japanese New Year food, dish by dish: the jubako tiers, the wish …

A neighborhood guide to Tokyo shopping districts, from Ginza department stores and Nihonbashi craft to …

A destination wedding in Japan, planned well: how legal registration works, where to marry from …

Eleven myths about Japan travel set against current facts, from cash and tipping to the …

A route through the art destinations in Japan: Naoshima and Teshima, Kanazawa’s contemporary museum and …

Our Japanese sake guide explains the grades on the label, how to serve each style, …

An izakaya in Japan is a casual pub of shared plates and rounds of drinks. …

Geisha culture beyond the myths: where the profession came from, how maiko train, Kyoto’s five …

Tokyo nightlife by neighborhood, from Shibuya rooftops and Golden Gai to Ginza cocktail bars, with …

How Japanese etiquette works for visitors, from bowing and shoes to chopsticks, onsen, trains, gifts …

Missing someone has an old Japanese name for its tenderness. Read longing, heartbreak and parting …

What ikigai teaches about beginning again. Ken Mogi’s five pillars become five small, practical ways …

The cultural landscape of manga and anime in Japan — industry context, top-selling rankings, genres, …

Experience the magic of Sapporo, from its world-famous snow festival to stunning winter landscapes, hot …

The image the film sold: a low car, wet asphalt, a wall of signage. The …

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