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Japanese Gov’t Weighs New National Holiday—Mountain Day

By Alec Jordan

The Brilliant Blades of the Asakusa Knife Shop, Kamata Hakensha

By Alec Jordan
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The Weekender's Pick of the "Hanami Season Showdown" Pictures

By Alec Jordan
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Japanese Branch of Adultery Site Hits 1 Million Mark in Record Time

By Alec Jordan
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Yakuza Group's Apparent PR Push Extends to Website, Theme Song

By Alec Jordan

The Truth about Japanese Bus Tours

By Alec Jordan
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The Wa Group: Sharing the wabi sabi Aesthetic

By Alec Jordan
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Yakuza membership numbers hit a record low

By Alec Jordan