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App for Buddhist pilgrims
The creator of a new app for Buddhist pilgrims in Japan says he wants young people and foreigners to share the experienc...
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Media gets Legoland preview
The media turns out in force for a preview of Legoland Japan in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture prior to its official opening A...
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Tokyo aims to please Olympic palates
Tokyo sets about to accomplish an Olympic feat: pleasing the palates of participants at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Para...
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The secrets of sacred sculpture
A master craftsman reveals the secrets of the sacred drums called mokugyo.
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Japanese iron works forging ahead
Japanese artisans have been forging iron for over 1000 years.One modern company draws on traditional techniques to cast ...
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Luxurious lounge for luxurious train
JR has a swanky new lounge for its luxury train Shikishima, starting at 4300 USD per person.
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Bank of Japan unveils seismic retrofitting effort
The Bank of Japan's headquarters is undergoing seismic retrofitting.
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Special all-women flight celebrates Girls' Festival
Japan Air Lines celebrates Girls' Festival with a special all-women flight.
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IOC suggests Tokyo 2020 golf venue to admit women
The International Olympic Committee says things are moving in the right direction with the Tokyo 2020 golf venue, which ...
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Pols agree to allow Akihito to abdicate
Lawmakers in Japan agree to allow Emperor Akihito to abdicate.
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