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Japanese communities are creating currencies to educate and empower citizens
An anime otaku’s blueprint to nerding out in Tokyo — and beyond
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Quake leaves deep scars on famed Noto sake brewers
In Japan’s age-old capital, a young head chef stirs the pot
Recipe: Deep-fried minced meat cutlets
Hokkaido hunters say more firepower means more humane kills
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Prepare for date night by practicing reservations in Japanese