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CULTURE

Modern Craftsmen's Exhibition at Yokohama Takashimaya

Modern Craftsmen's Exhibition

A painting on ogatsuishi black hard slate. By Saito Genshojitsu.From July 13th to the 18th, Japanese craftsmen will gather on the 8th floor of Yok...

KURAND SAKE  MARKET

Sake Tasting at KURAND SAKE MARKET

Sake.* It’s quite possibly one of the things that people look forward to trying the most during th...

Famous Japanese Folk Dance Awa Odori

Inside Awa Odori

Awa Odori is a famous folk dance in Japan. It originated some four hundred years ago in Tokushima, a prefe...

Japanese fashion brand MANAKA

MANAKA: a New Japanese Fashion Tradition

What does it take for a Japanese brand based on traditional Japanese designs to succeed domestically? I...

Kill Bill Samurai Sword Experience

I Got a Private Lesson from the Choreographer of Kill Bill (And You Can, Too!)

You read that right. In Tokyo, you can learn how to wield a katana like they do in the movies in a private les...

WHO ARE TAKARABUNE?

Who are Takarabune?

Main image: Takarabune in Central Park, New York City. Takarabune performs in various locations in New ...

Best Fall Colors in Kyoto

Kyoto's Fall Top 5!

Enjoy the scenery in Japan's ancient capital city of Kyoto at these five locations chosen by the DiG...

Cosplay experience in Akihabara

Cosplay Experience in Akihabara

There's a natural appeal to cosplaying in Japan, but managing the logistics of transporting costu...

Ryokan Chitose

Ryokan Chitose

The outside of Ryokan Chitose.If you’re looking for unique accommodation during your stay in Ja...

MIGAKI-ICHIGO: the Tech-Savvy Strawberry

MIGAKI-ICHIGO: Japan's Tech-Savvy Strawberry

How much would you pay for the perfect strawberry, one that you could count on to be delicious whatever th...

Traditional Crafts x Anime at AnimeJapan

Traditional Crafts x Anime

AnimeJapan, the world's biggest anime event, took place this year on March 26 and 27 at the Tokyo Big ...