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Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival: Fukuoka's 800-Year-Old Tradition

By Kim Kahan
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Sun Messe Nichinan: How Did These Giant Moai Statues End Up in Miyazaki?

By Genie Harrison
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Is Japan's Pachinko Industry in Decline?

By Genie Harrison

Amane Sakaguchi Talks Traditions and Hopes for Female Shamisen Players in Japan

By Zoria Petkoska
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The History of Sukajan Jackets and Where to Get Your Own

By Lyn Tsuchiya
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The History of Hanami: Sakura's Beauty in Impermanence

By Alina Joan Ito
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5 Noteworthy Japanese Feminist Icons Throughout History

By Genie Harrison
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Celebrating International Women’s Day in Japan

By Alina Joan Ito