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In a vibrant celebration of Japan's National Day, which coincides with the birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito, esteemed ...

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The IT contractor said he was seduced by the contrast of the traditional temple-esque slanted roof with the large yard and ...

A former guesthouse standing on a university campus in the capital's Setagaya Ward blends the traditional architecture of a tea ceremony house with modernist features, adopting a predominantly silver ...

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The term “third space” describes a setting away from home for public life, offering connection and community. The COVID-19 ...

Japan--Katsunori Suzuki is one of a few craftsmen in Japan still producing cast iron cookware by hand using laborious traditional techniques. The president of the 172-year-old foundry where he ...

An inn near Marine Park in Katsuura registered in Minami-Boso Quasi-National Park. The area is cool in summer and warm in winter. Its specialty is cuisine cooked generously with fresh local seafood.

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