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Japan Finally Nominates Hikone Castle for UNESCO World Heritage Status

Over 30 years after joining Japan’s tentative list, the Lake Biwa landmark is poised for international recognition

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Chiso Flagship Store: Experience the Art of Kyoto Kimono

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Tokyo’s National Theatre Reopens — But Not for a Kabuki Performance

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Must-See Art Exhibitions in Tokyo This September

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When Japan Tried To Create Artificial Intelligence in the 1980s

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Chiso Flagship Store: Experience the Art of Kyoto Kimono

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Tokyo’s National Theatre Reopens — But Not for a Kabuki Performance

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Must-See Art Exhibitions in Tokyo This September

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When Japan Tried To Create Artificial Intelligence in the 1980s

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The Hidden Stories Behind Tokyo's Shop Signs

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Tokyo Tower of Babel: The 10-Kilometer-High Megastructure Japan Almost Built

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Mystery Writer Keigo Higashino Dies Aged 68

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Osamu Dazai: The Edge of Life | Spotlight

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The Uncanny AI Afterlife of Japan’s Kamikaze Pilots

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How Japan’s Mountain Lovers Created a National Holiday

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How the Sony Walkman Failed To Destroy Civilization

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Yayoi Kusama’s Essential Works

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Forget Drinking Green Tea — This Tokyo Wellness Experience Lets You Smoke It

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