Aikido: Japan’s Martial Art of Harmony
Among Japan’s many traditional martial arts, Aikido occupies a unique place. Unlike sports that focus primaril...
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Tanabata: Japan’s Festival of Stars, Wishes, and Summer Nights
very year on July 7, Japan celebrates Tanabata, often known in English as the Star Festival. It is one of the ...
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Weekday Afternoon at Shibuya Crossing Tells Us About Tokyo
Shibuya is always moving. It is simply not performing for us. Shibuya Crossing is often shown as a symbol of T...
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Around the World Without Leaving Tokyo: Six International Neighborhoods to Explore
Tokyo is often described as one of the most Japanese cities in the world, yet it is also one of the most inter...
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Where to Buy Old Books in Tokyo: Exploring the World of Jinbocho
Tokyo is famous for technology, fashion, and pop culture, but it is also one of the world’s great cities...
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