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Ghosts of the Past: Exploring Tokyo’s Cemeteries Through Time and Folklore

Tokyo’s cemeteries guard the secrets of a city where history, myth and the supernatural come together

Big Buddha

7 Must-See Giant Buddha Statues in Japan

By Ynes Sarah Filleul

yuru kyara japanese mascots

Japan’s Quirkiest Yuru Kyara Mascots

By Aya Sato

Yakuza tattoo group

More Than Just Skin Deep: The Meaning Behind Japan's Yakuza Tattoos

By Ynes Sarah Filleul

Japanese Salt: Precious Grains From the Sea

By Mimana Kiel

The Billiken Effect: How The Enigmatic God of Happiness Became Osaka's Quirky Idol

By Alina Joan Ito

alternative less crowded temples and shrines in kyoto

Alternative, Less Crowded Temples and Shrines in Kyoto

By Lisa Knight

A Guide to Traditional Japanese Sweets and Where to Try Them

By Anna Carne

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10 Things To Know About Japan’s New Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba

By Matthew Hernon