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Is She a Geisha, Maiko, or Geiko? | Meet the Maiko of KyotoMaiko, geisha, or even geiko - these artisans have long been a part of preserving Japan's traditional arts, and you can still meet them in Kyoto!
Release Date for Studio Ghibli's Latest Miyazaki Film “How Do You Live?” Finally...Ghibli's beloved director Miyazaki has come out of retirement for this new animated feature, which finally has a set release date!
Must-Have Japanese Disaster Kit Items to Prepare You for Any EmergencyProne to typhoons and earthquakes, when it comes to putting together a disaster kit and preparing for emergencies, Japan is king.
Tokuyama Zoo Adds “The World's Most Beautiful Monkey” to the FamilyThese monkeys are bringing their saucy red boots and smoldering gazes to Yamaguchi this summer.
Tanabata in Tokyo ・ Festivals, Yukata, & Traditional Fun!With all the romance of a starry night, Tokyo is filled with ways to enjoy Tanabata!
Japan's Day of the Ox ・ Eat Your Eel for a Traditional Boost of Summertime EnergyThe Midsummer Day of the Ox isn't quite a holiday, but in Japan, it's an excuse for good food!
10 Surprising (& Strange) Sanrio Characters You’ve Never Heard Of, but Need to KnowSanrio's lineup includes stars like Hello Kitty and Gudetama, but they've made a lot of characters over the years, some of them are a little wackier than you'd expect.
Tokyo's Yamanote Train Line to Go Automatic for the First Time with Passengers, Bringing...Most Tokyo travelers probably won't notice a difference, but JR and Japanese train lovers are excited for this big change.
A Guide to Goshuin ・ Let These Traditional Seals Guide You Through the Shrines and...Each stamp, and each line of calligraphy, makes each goshuin a beautiful memento of the shrines and temples found all around Japan.
What's a Kominka? Explore the Beauty of Japan's Traditional Houses (and Stay the Night!)Kominka are houses with old-fashioned atmosphere and the best of Japanese architecture, and thankfully, some of them are still around.
What Is Setsubun? A Guide to Japan's Demon-Filled Bean-Throwing FestivalDemons out, good luck in, it's time to celebrate this light-hearted Japanese holiday!
Onsen vs Sento ・ The Public Baths of Japan, and What Makes Each Kind SpecialReady to dive into Japanese bathing culture? First, find out where you're going!
Japan's 5 Best Hot Springs in the Snow ・ Enjoy the Winter Onsen Tradition of “Yukimiburo”Take a dip in one of Japan's winter baths for a luxurious experience like none other.
Japan Makes Plans to Warmly Welcome Wealthy Travelers Into the CountryHere's hoping that tourists back in Japan will help jumpstart the economy.
Japan Announces the 2021 Kanji of the Year, Reflecting Hope at a Dark TimeThis year, according to the kanji, the Olympics beat the pandemic in the minds and hearts of Japan.
3 Keys to Staying Healthy for a Century, According to 100 of Japan's 100-Year-OldsThere are more 100-year-olds in Japan than you might think, and they might have some advice for you.
Things Get Hot and Steamy as Japan Plans to Revive Traditional ”Konyoku” Mixed Bath...Winters are cold in Japan's northern prefectures, and the government is looking to heat things up the traditional way.
5 of the Weirdest 2021 Lucky Bags We Can't Wait to Get Our Hands On This WinterHoping for some unexpected surprises this holiday season? These fukubukuro are the way to go.
Are You the Stone-Age Man Japan Is Searching For!? Yayoi Discoveries Spark an Ancient...This local government is hoping to find a modern lookalike for their ancient man.
Japan Is 3D Printing Houses in 3 Days for 3 Million Yen EachThis Japanese architecture startup is planning to sell some tiny houses that are, if nothing else, unique.
Will Halloween in Japan Survive the Pandemic? Japan's Halloween Lovers Only Want One...According to recent market research surveys, COVID-19 is affecting Halloween celebrations in Japan, too.
Japan to Begin Experimenting with Vaccination Proof at Eateries in Kyoto, Hokkaido, and...Is Japan on the road to adopting an official vaccine pass? This experiment aims to find out.
Attack on Titan Will Be Back in January for the Final Final Season!The long-awaited ending of this massively popular series is finally coming to TVs across Japan, and the date is set.
Japanese Survey Raises Eyebrows by Asking All About Working Men's EyebrowsBrows have made a major comeback in the makeup world in recent years, but how important are they for men in the workplace?