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a view of the tearoom at meigetsuin temple in Kamakura

Exploring the Unnerving and Captivating World of Japanese Butoh Dance

By Annemarie Luck

A Beginner's Guide to Goshuincho: How To Get One and How to Use It

By Lisa Wallin
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The Story of the Japanese Shogun Who Believed He Was a Dog in a Previous Life

By Lisa Wallin

The Story Behind the Japanese Custom of Shichi-Go-San (Seven-Five-Three)

By Lisa Wallin

6 Ways to Enjoy Fall in Kyushu's Saga Prefecture

By Annemarie Luck
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A Day in the Life of a Geisha

By Bunny Bissoux
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4 Ways to Find Your Perfect Kyushu

By Weekender Editor
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Dream Powder: Two Frenchmen's Quest to Create the Perfect Matcha Tea

By Alec Jordan