Tag: Edo era

The incident highlights the dangers of climbing Mt. Fuji without adequate equipment, preparation, or common sense.
The retailer of manga and anime figures says it won't allow pre-orders or send shipments to the US until things settle.
Why did a security guard do a deeply humiliating bow to an Osaka Expo attendee? Officials say it was because the guard feared for his safety.
A unique event held yearly in Tokyo gives participants a chance to talk about death openly - and even see what it's like to die.
Many inbound travelers to Japan love staying in a traditional Japanese ryokan. However, they're not so keen on the food that comes with it.
The Kameido store says it's "repulsed" watching senior employees trick juniors into eating their 2,000+-calorie large bowls.

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