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Lice at Hotel Testicle – The Comedic Writings of Hiraga Gennai

In the mid-18th century, Edo (modern-day Tokyo) had over 1 million inhabitants, making it the largest city in the world. That didn't make it the best place to live, though.…

August 26, 2024

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Chris Broad Celebrates 10 Years in Japan With His First Book

Ten years is a long time to be doing anything — let alone stay relevant on the internet, an arena of notorious trends that explode and then diffuse within a…

July 22, 2023

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Suikawari 101: Smashing Watermelons in the Summer

Japanese watermelons are famous across the world for their fantastically bizarre shapes and deep, sweet flavors. When they come into season from June onwards, watermelons (suika in Japanese) make for…

July 19, 2023

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Winnipeggers looking to travel cheaply this summer

Canadians are on the hunt for affordable travel options this summer. That includes Amedee Arbor, who is planning to ride around Manitoba in his pedal-powered velomobile. “I might go to…

July 12, 2023

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On This Day: Shinzo Abe’s Assassination

It's been 12 months since Shinzo Abe's assassination, an incident that sent shock waves across the globe. On the morning of July 8, the former Japanese prime minister was gunned…

July 8, 2023

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You’ll soon be able to use your phone on EU flights. But passengers aren’t sure that’s a good thing

A new poll has revealed that passengers are split on new inflight phone rules. Passengers on flights within the European Union (EU) will soon be allowed to use mobile phones…

July 5, 2023

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Business travel for Indonesians to Australia will be made easier in a deal between national leaders

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Business travel for Indonesians to Australia will be made easier in a bid to boost the economic partnership between the two countries following a deal struck…

July 4, 2023

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Canada updates travel advice for France amid anti-police protests – National

Canada is urging travelers to exercise a “high degree of caution” when traveling to France as protests have broken out across French cities in response to the fatal shooting of…

July 3, 2023

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Minobusan: A Sacred Mountain and a Peaceful Mountainside Retreat

For over 700 years, worshippers have visited Minobusan, one of Japan's most sacred mountains. An imposing sanmon gate welcomes visitors to Kuonji, the heartland of Nichiren Buddhism, while the scent…

June 30, 2023

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19 Things To Do in Tokyo This Week: June 26–July 2

This week is your last chance to catch spring-inspired afternoon tea campaigns and special exhibitions. On the weekend, kick off the month of July with live music events organized by…

June 26, 2023