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After being gone six long months, I am back in Sri City. I have come equipped with cheese that stank up every plane I was on, chocolate that smudged half my white shirts and a nine-kilogram poker kit ...

Modern cooling infrastructure will likely have few sumo fans wishing for a return to the hot and muggy Aichi Prefectural ...

On writing a book on the history of sake in Yamaguchi, translating Strange Pictures by Uketsu, a writer who is always masked, and the challenges of translating from Japanese to English ...

While the traditional elements of Japanese gardens—stone, water, gravel, pruned pines, and asymmetry—are rooted in ...

Reading many of the articles in this issue also confirmed my belief that Japan is a particularly difficult place to write about. Not because its people are inscrutable — as goes the dumb old ...

Traveling in Japan for the first time can feel overwhelming with its unique customs, efficient transport systems, and language barriers.  To make your journey smoother, it helps to know essential tips ...

I interviewed more than 100 older Japanese women and men and found a significant disparity in the quality of life between them. Japanese retired men who led a work-oriented life struggled to find ...

Japanese culture captivates the world for its rich heritage, artistry, and distinct traditions. From the elegant simplicity of tea ceremonies and the precise beauty of cherry blossom festivals to ...

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