BEATCITY JAPAN 2025: Japan’s Premier Beatboxing Event Evolves with a World-First Karaoke Room
Get ready for an electrifying year of battles, performances—and now, the world’s first beatbox karaoke room!
Get ready for an electrifying year of battles, performances—and now, the world’s first beatbox karaoke room!
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Sumo returns to Tokyo from May 11–25, 2025, with newly promoted yokozuna Hoshoryu headlining the tournament
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The courts say it’s unconstitutional, but same-sex couples still can’t legally marry in Japan
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Once a pirate haunt, the port town of Onomichi in the Inland Sea still houses an intriguing array of temples, and a surprising number of cats and cat lovers. Stephen Mansfield goes exploring.
Enter the absurdity of Kappa Land in this new English translation
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How a new cultural initiative is spotlighting Hokusai’s legacy and launching global exhibitions to share his impact
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The school that was forgotten in the deep forest
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Use your noodle in Takamatsu
Island cycling in Shikoku
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Bringing the Aussie coast to Tokyo
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