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The rails of the old Shinonoi Line have been dismantled and the area has been turned into a beautiful forest trail. It's a good example of how old railway infrastructure has been reused, with some ...

Despite being illegal, the transactional sex trade in Japan is disturbingly mainstream, hidden beneath the thinnest possible ...

It is a very sad fact that we call ourselves leaders in the world but to date, there is no high-speed rail in this country,' ...

From the statue of Kimi-chan, if you walk up Daikoku-zaka Street, you'll find the Azabu Hikawa Shrine, where Rei (a.k.a.

The ultimate design-lover's guide to where to stay, what to eat, and the sites you can't miss in the historic Japanese city.

Spaghetti Napolitan, a Japanese favorite that’s stained and seasoned with ketchup, grows up — just a little.

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