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Are Japanese TV Interviews with Tourists Staged?
Tune in to Japanese news and variety programs and you’re likely to see some segment on foreign travelers to Japan.

Tokyo government opening anime art archive museum this fall
After several years of flying largely under the pop cultural radar, Tokyo’s Ikebukuro neighborhood has risen to the status of one of

“Nozomi” Shinkansen Will Now be Reserved Seats Only During Peak Holidays
If you’ve ever had the chance to ride the Shinkansen here in Japan, you’ll know there are usually three ticketing

Koto: The Sound of Traditional Japanese Courts – ZenMarket.jp
The Koto is Japan’s national instrument. It is a longboard zither that has 13 strings and a moveable bridge. The

Shamisen: The Japanese Banjo with an Iconic Twang – ZenMarket.jp
The Shamisen is one of Japan’s most iconic instruments. Despite being relatively young compared to other Japanese traditional instruments, the

This Thing is a Flute! Introducing the Japanese Shō – ZenMarket.jp
Japan has many traditional instruments that have been present in the country for centuries. These include string instruments, such as

Traditional Instruments From Japan – ZenMarket.jp
Japan has a rich culture that they have preserved for many generations. Today, they still practice many rituals and festivals

Intro to NPB: Nippon Professional Baseball – ZenMarket.jp
Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) is the highest level of baseball in Japan. It is a very competitive league with a

A True Tourist Trap: This Hotel in Japan Doesn’t Exist
People perhaps overuse the phrase “tourist trap.” But for some domestic tourists in Japan, a hotel listing on a popular