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Skate, Grind, Thrash: The Growing Popularity of Skateboarding in Japan

Oct. 28, 2021

Caleb DeMarais

In the past, skateboarding was seen as an unruly act that violated laws and defied the virtues fostered by team sports. Fortunately,...

Japanese Vending Machines Like You've Never Seen

Oct. 28, 2021

Donny Kimball

From ramen to bags of rice, let’s take an in-depth look at what you can buy at Japan’s many vending machines.

Between Kagoshima and Okinawa: Exotic Islands in Japan's Southern Reaches

Oct. 4, 2021

Donny Kimball

From primeval forests to white sand beaches, there’s lots to experience on the islands between Okinawa and Kagoshima!

Step into Super Nintendo World (and More!) at Universal Studios Japan

Sept. 30, 2021

Caleb DeMarais

Universal Studios Japan is a must-see location for visitors that love everything about Japan. Super Nintendo World is the newest area that’s bound to be massively popular,...

The Art of Imperfection: Kintsugi Pottery, Wabi-Sabi and Sustainability

Sept. 30, 2021

Jamie Lee Reed

For more than 500 years, pottery in Japan has found a new lease of life through kintsugi, the traditional Japanese art form of sealing cracks with lacquer and gold powder.

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