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Night Riders

It's not that often I get angry; it takes a lot to push me over the edge... by Matt Benyon

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A Traditional Japanese Kurisumas

Christmas in Japan instantly brings to mind that well-known urban myth of Santa's crucifixion. The general consensus is that it occurred shortly after World War II, and that the pe...

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Aso Christmas Balloon Festival

Among the events happening in Aso at this time of year, the Christmas Balloon Festival is the most popular. Twenty-five colorful hot air balloons race over the expanse of Aso, and ...

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Such A Polite Country, but Where Are Your Manners?!

I do not slurp. But I believe my Japanese yatai comrades that slurping displays a passion for cuisine and can improve the ramen's taste... By Jake Pass

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Takachiho Yokagura

Saturated with the myths of old Japan, Takachiho is home to the settings of many famous stories, such as the cave in which the sun goddess Amaterasu hid herself away, and the great...

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Zangyou Blues

It's 8pm and I'm still at my desk... by Karen Dobson

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Karatsu Kunchi

The Karatsu Kunchi is the Karatsu Shinto shrine's fall festival in the city of the same name in northwestern Saga Prefecture facing the Tsushima Strait.

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Budo

Budo (martial arts) means different things to different people. Originally, they were used simply to improve a person's ability to defend themselves, and ultimately, to injure anot...

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