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In this article: Introduction A geisha dinner — an evening at a traditional Japanese ryotei with geisha entertainment — is one of...
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In this article: Introduction Bonsai is misunderstood outside Japan in a specific way: it’s treated as a product — a small, shaped...
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In this article: Introduction Zazen — seated Zen meditation — is not a relaxation practice. It’s a discipline. The posture is precise....
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In this article: Introduction The Japanese tea ceremony (chado or chanoyu) is one of the most misunderstood cultural experiences available to visitors...
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In this article: Introduction Shinjuku at night is genuinely unlike anything else. The neon density, the layering of entertainment zones across a...
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In this article: Introduction Kyoto has a tourist infrastructure problem. The city attracts 50 million visitors annually, concentrated into a relatively small...
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In this article: Introduction Tokyo is the most navigable major city in the world for independent travelers. The trains run to the...
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