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The Heart of Aso, Restored: Inside the Rebuilding of Aso Shrine

After its collapse in the Kumamoto earthquake, Aso Shrine’s famous Romon gate has been returned to its former glory.

By Mayuka Takasugi

Japan Queer History

5 Queer Facts About Japan's History

By Alina Joan Ito

what is golden week

What is Golden Week? The History Behind Japan's Longest Holidays

By Anna Carne

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Beyblade's 25th Anniversary: How a Japanese Spinning Top Is Still Popular Today

By Samantha Low

yame kyushu

Discover Yame, Kyushu's Tea Capital

By Victoria Bennett

how to sauna in japan

How to Sauna Like a Local in Japan

By Kim Kahan

Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival: Fukuoka's 800-Year-Old Tradition

By Kim Kahan

sun messe nichinan

Sun Messe Nichinan: How Did These Giant Moai Statues End Up in Miyazaki?

By Genie Harrison

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Is Japan's Pachinko Industry in Decline?

By Genie Harrison