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Easy Japanese news is taken from the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun, a newspaper for children. This is perfect material for ...

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Discover Japanese streetwear, a mix of high fashion, skateboarding culture, and traditional elements like kimono fabric and ...

Kimono stylist Kara Harris blends traditional techniques with creative designs, making kimono styling inclusive and accessible to everyone.

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A record number of ramen noodle eatery operators in Japan went out of business in 2024, according to a research firm, as the ...

The Tokyo Auto Salon is the Japanese auto industry's largest opportunity to display its latest go-fast and show-off bits. Scores of OEMs and aftermarket suppliers—and the legions of fanatics who ...

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