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A History of Shibari: The Evolution of Japanese Rope Bondage

By Anna Carne

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Ginkgo Nuts: Japan's Secret Superfood

By Eugenie Shin

Author Natalie Jacobsen Unveils the World of Meiji-Era Kyoto in Debut Novel, Ghost Train

The American author speaks to TW about her debut novel, a story about yokai, demons and the Meiji Restoration

By Melissa Boyce-Hurd

Eiji Sawamura Outshines Babe Ruth | On This Day in Japan

By Matthew Hernon

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Celebrate 25 Years of Pokemon Gold and Silver With This Expansion Collection

By Samantha Low

Art & Design

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Osaka Art Museums: 5 Must-Visit Galleries for Your Next Trip

By Eugenie Shin

A Conversation With Tokyo Tattoo Artist Keisuke Hirata on Taboo, Acceptance and the In-Between

By Wakaba Oto

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The Vatican Unveils Its Anime Mascot: Luce

By Aya Sato

This Record Shop and Art Gallery are Cultivating a Cultural Hub in Kansai

By Kim Kahan

Fashion

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Where To Shop for Vintage Designer Bags in Tokyo

By Eugenie Shin

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The Ultimate Guide To Thrifting in Tokyo: Best Shops and Spots To Shop

By Kim Kahan

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Customize Your Own Pair of Japanese Denim Jeans at Betty Smith Ebisu

By Eugenie Shin

Nike Collaborates With Tekken To Produce a Shoe Befitting a Main Protagonist

By Samantha Low

Books & Literature

Tokyo's Best Spots for Reading Books: 8 Quiet Places To Escape the City Noise

By Anna Carne

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The Fairy Tales That Inspired Ghibli Films

By Aya Sato

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Japan’s Best Crime and Mystery Writers | List of 7

By Matthew Hernon

3 Manhua We Came Across at Osaka Comic Con

By Lyn Tsuchiya

Japanese History & Culture

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Taiyaki: The Story Behind Japan’s Beloved Fish-Shaped Snack

By Eugenie Shin

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The Story of Japan's Hidden Christians

By Kim Kahan

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Doburoku: Discover Japan's Cloudy, Home-Brewed Sake

By Anna Carne

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The Best Matcha Powders: A Beginner's Guide to Green Tea Brands

By Eugenie Shin

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Hunt for Manhole Covers and Win Prizes With the Tokyo Design Manhole Rally

By Aya Sato

Travel Japan Through Scents: Quintessential Perfumes, Incense, and Fragrances

By Mimana Kiel

Debunking the Three Great Villains of Japan’s Sengoku Period

By Cezary Jan Strusiewicz

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The Diverse World of Japanese Buddhism: The Major Schools and Sects

By Alina Joan Ito