TRAVEL NEWS FROM THE JAPAN TIMES
Architect Sou Fujimoto says his ‘Grand Ring’ will be a symbol of unity at the Osaka Expo
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How Hokkaido quietly became a culinary treasure trove in 2024
Start the new year not with one temple visit, but seven
True blue tradition: How Japan’s coveted jeans are made
Small letter, big impact: A little ‘tsu’ makes all the difference
‘Don’t mess with our mince pies,’ some Brits plead
How does Japan live so long? Faulty records, one researcher says.
Is Japan ready for 60 million tourists?
Shibousai Kitagawa: Creative Chinese in the home of Matsusaka wagyu
A brief history of ‘osechi ryōri,’ Japan’s edible year-end tradition
Casual workouts, cool living, ‘complete’ food: Japan’s health trends of 2024
Make the Yuletide gay: Tokyo’s LGBTQ+ Christmas events
Silent night? Not if you want to impress your Christmas Eve date.
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