Japan has not been immune from beliefs in satanic numerology that prevail in the West. Most Japanese have heard that "666" ...

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Archaic forms of kanji that are difficult to decipher in ... The Nara institute and the University of Tokyo’s Historiographical Institute played a leading role in the project.

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The vibe is chic, intimate, and reminiscent of Tokyo's tiny bar and restaurant spaces ... represented by the Kanji Scripts of the Japanese language: Hi (Fire), Sora (Sky), Ei (Eternity), AI ...

After her mother dies during childbirth, partly — it is indicated — due to the baby’s size, the protagonist is sent to a ...

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

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