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15 Types of Japanese Restaurants and Dishes
Beyond sushi: a tour of 15 distinctive Japanese restaurant types and their signature dishes
14 Etiquette Rules in Japan
From the business card to the onsen: 14 Japanese etiquette rules that make a real difference at work and in everyday life
18 Wagashi – Japanese Desserts
From namagashi to yatsuhashi: 18 wagashi that make Japanese tradition tasteable
The 7 most dangerous neighborhoods in Japan: what travelers should know
Where minor incidents cluster in Japan, and what that means for an evening out.
10 Strange Things About Pharmacies in Japan
From ear cleaners to themed bath salts, a tour of the most unusual items on Japanese drugstore shelves
Okinawa: the multicultural archipelago
A journey through the history, culture and natural beauty of Japan's southern island chain
The 10 Worst Earthquakes in Japan
A look at Japan's deadliest quakes and their legacy.
The Most Bizarre Games Ever Created in Japan
From pigeon romance to muscle madness, these games are unforgettable.
10 Japanese Cars That Were Successful
From the Corolla to the Integra, these models left their mark.
The Advancement of Android Robots in Japan
From dental training robots to humanoid androids.
Kanji 行 explained: readings, meanings, and the verb 'to go' in Japanese
Readings, vocabulary and the full conjugation of 行く, explained step by step.