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Houshi: The Japanese Inn Owned by the Same Family for 1,300 Years

A beautiful 12-minute documentary on the second-oldest hotel in the world, passed down through 46 generations Continue reading →

Pictures: Fashion Throughout Japanese History at the Jidai Matsuri 2014

Images from one of Japan’s biggest festivals, in which Japanese outfits from different eras are paraded through the streets Continue reading →

Video: Fan-Made Ghibli Compilation Will Make You Want to Watch all the Movies Again

The best of 11 Miyazaki-directed movies squeezed into a nine-minute compilation Continue reading →

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An Interview With Abandoned Kansai’s Florian Seidal

An Interview With Abandoned Kansai’s Florian Seidal

Since January 2010, German expatriate Florian Seidal has been documenting his hobby of haikyo exploration with journal entries and imagination-capturing images on his blog Urban Kansai. We got in touch to find out more. Continue reading →

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Taco Bell is Coming to Japan (for Better or Worse)

Taco Bell is Coming to Japan (for Better or Worse)

Taco Bell brings its various permutations of beans, beef, cheese and lettuce stacked in different orders to Japan. Continue reading →

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Pictures: Iwatayama Monkey Park, Kyoto

Pictures: Iwatayama Monkey Park, Kyoto

Monkeys lazing around in front of one of the best views of Kyoto Continue reading →

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“Tokyo Ghostbusters” Nails All the Anime Tropes

“Tokyo Ghostbusters” Nails All the Anime Tropes

A parody anime trailer hits every possible anime trope while also introducing us to a plethora of classic Japanese mythological ghosts. Continue reading →

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Iwata: The Hokkaido Bookstore With a Unique Service

Iwata: The Hokkaido Bookstore With a Unique Service

Amazon recommending a dozen Steve Jobs biographies because you once bought an Apple charger? You might prefer this Continue reading →

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Giant Fighting Robot Now Available on Amazon for Your Next Evil Billionaire Cocktail Party

Giant Fighting Robot Now Available on Amazon for Your Next Evil Billionaire Cocktail Party

You can now discreetly purchase the 12-foot tall, working KURATAS mech on Amazon Japan. Continue reading →

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Video: Japan’s Naked Island Hermit

Video: Japan’s Naked Island Hermit

“I may not have any belongings or enough food or water, but I’d take this peacefulness over them any day” Continue reading →

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Giving New Year’s Money Doesn’t have to be as Boring as You Thought

Giving New Year’s Money Doesn’t have to be as Boring as You Thought

The traditional monetary gift of “Otoshidama” from parents to children gets creative this year. Continue reading →

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Tokyo Winter Sales: 2014-2015 Roundup

Tokyo Winter Sales: 2014-2015 Roundup

Our friends at TokyoCheapo give us a rundown of the best Holiday deals in each of Tokyo’s districts. Continue reading →

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