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Small City, Big Pride: Japanese Prefecture Gets Its First Pride Parade

The parade in Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, shows how Japan's LGBTQ+ citizens are committed to raising awareness in smaller cities and towns.

Demons out, luck in! How the festival of Setsubun evolved into a tradition enjoyed by kids across Japan every year.

It's rated as Tokyo's most confusing train station for a reason. But it's easy to get around once you know a few simple rules.

It's traditionally been expected that women in Japan will sacrifice their careers for their husbands. That might be changing.

No old people. No young people. No babies allowed. Here's why restaurants in Japan are increasingly setting rules on who can walk in the door.

Get away from the over-crowded tourist areas in Japan's cities this year and enjoy one of these unique cultural experiences.