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		<title>Fukushima’s Old Farming Rituals Come to Life in Haga Hideo’s Photography</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[During the 1950s the photographer Haga Hideo captured traditional folk festivals in Fukushima Prefecture. Now the memories in his work have come back home, with the presentation of his photographic data to locals who are already putting it to work to bring these traditions back to life.]]></description>
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		<title>Sugoroku: A Classic Japanese Game</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:00:02 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The traditional board game sugoroku became hugely popular in the Edo period, when many highly artistic versions were produced.]]></description>
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		<title>Bōsai no Hi: Japan’s Disaster Preparedness Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:00:07 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Held on September 1 each year in Japan, Disaster Preparedness Day is a time for thinking about and practicing how to respond to a potential future disaster.]]></description>
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		<title>Yokohama’s New “Poop Museum”: A Crappy, Kawaii Learning Experience</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:00:02 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Defecation has never been so charming or Instagrammable as it is at Japan’s Unko Museums, the latest of which is now open in Yokohama. Playful and entirely pop, this facility built around the poop theme of “unko kawaii” offers experiences available nowhere else.]]></description>
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		<title>The Japanese Giant Salamander: An Amphibian Titan</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:00:02 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the world’s largest amphibians, the Japanese giant salamander is protected as a special natural monument.]]></description>
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		<title>With Kamakura: Traditional Snow-Country Architecture in a Sunny Seaside Neighborhood</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The café With Kamakura is located in a unique building reconstructed from three traditional farmhouses transported across the country, and combines architectural heritage with local, seasonal dining.]]></description>
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		<title>Aizu-Wakamatsu’s Tsurugajō Castle: Where the Samurai Era Ended</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Tsurugajō Castle was the site of a prolonged siege during the turbulent years marking the transition from the Edo period (1603–1868) to the Meiji era (1868–1912). Today, the red-roofed castle is a symbol of Fukushima Prefecture that stands in a large park encompassing the former castle grounds. Defended to the last by loyal supporters of the shogunate, it symbolizes samurai ideals.]]></description>
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		<title>“The Tale of the Heike”: Japan’s Military Epic</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:00:02 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Originally popularized by traveling musicians, The Tale of the Heike is a grand military epic known for its themes of transience.]]></description>
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		<title>Hiyashi Chūka: A Chilled Noodle Favorite for Japanese Summers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:00:07 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[When it is too hot to eat ramen, hiyashi chūka is a delicious, cool alternative.]]></description>
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		<title>Lantern Festivals Light Up the Evening Skies</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:46:00 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Festivals in Japan present their most magical faces after dark, and the enchanting glow of paper lanterns is a key part of many events. We take a look at three leading festivals where the thousands of lanterns on display are a major part of the festivities. ]]></description>
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		<title>Happi: Essential Jackets for Japanese Festivals</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:09:00 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Many Japanese festivals would not be the same without the colorful happi jackets that unite the participants. ]]></description>
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		<title>Blue Brew Coffee Roaster, Kyōjima, Tokyo: Uniting People and the City with Coffee</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The Kyōjima district in Sumida, Tokyo, survived the firebombings of World War II remarkably unscathed. Recently, an old Kyōjima home has been transformed into a café with old Tokyo charm.]]></description>
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		<title>Makie: Japan’s “Sprinkled Picture” Technique for Creating Lacquer Luxury</title>
		<link>https://www.nippon.com/en/guide-to-japan/cs00088/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:00:07 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[In its most familiar form, Japan’s makie technique combines the deep black of lacquer with gold powder for a refined sense of luxury.]]></description>
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		<title>Asuka and Fujiwara: Cradles of Japan’s Nationhood Recognized as World Heritage Site</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:00:07 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Japan’s newest World Cultural Heritage site, the Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara, was inscribed in July 2026. Scattered among pastoral fields in the Nara Basin, the site’s seventh-century ruins capture the moment when Japan transformed from a federation of clans into a centralized state. ]]></description>
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		<title>Hit the Brakes: Understanding Japan’s New Traffic Rules for Bicycles</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Japan tightened its rules for bicycles in April, adding some new regulations and introducing fines for infractions. A traffic expert takes a look at different traffic scenarios to clarify things and help cyclists safely navigate the roads.]]></description>
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		<title>Mugicha: Japan’s Refreshing, Caffeine-Free Barley Tea</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:00:12 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[A popular drink, especially in summer, mugicha is a healthy option that anyone can enjoy.]]></description>
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		<title>The Seiko Museum Ginza Highlights the Craftsmanship Behind Precision Timepieces</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The Seiko Museum Ginza tells the history of the company from its beginnings in the nineteenth century, displaying the clocks and especially watches that made Seiko a worldwide name.]]></description>
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		<title>Tokyo’s Immersive Art Landmark: TeamLab Borderless Reopens Its “Light Sculpture”</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:00:02 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[TeamLab’s artistic attractions have become key stops on the Tokyo tourism circuit for visitors from around the world. TeamLab Borderless draws millions of fans a year to the Mori Building Digital Art Museum in Azabudai Hills, Toranomon; we take a look at some of the fantastic spaces and experiences there. ]]></description>
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		<title>Kazoedoshi: Japan’s Traditional Way of Counting People’s Ages</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:00:12 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Before celebrating birthdays became the norm, kazoedoshi was the traditional way of counting one’s age in Japan.]]></description>
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		<title>Power and Realism: Kamakura’s Buddhist Sculptures</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:00:02 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The Buddhist sculptures in Kamakura’s temples reflect the unadorned austerity and martial virtues of the samurai esthetic.]]></description>
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