App for Buddhist pilgrims

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

Pols agree to allow Akihito to abdicate

Lawmakers in Japan agree to allow Emperor Akihito to abdicate.

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