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Love and Cherry Blossoms: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride in Japan’s Rural North

While Tokyo’s cherry blossoms had all but disappeared from the trees, Japan’s most iconic trees had just gone into full bloom in…

Japanese Business Org Only Wants Geisha Under 25 Because Men Like ‘Em Young

The city's Chamber of Commerce has a Leonard DiCaprio Rule for new geisha, saying they can't be older than 25.

Morioka’s Sansa Odori Festival Dances the Demon Away

It's a must see event if you'll be in Japan in August. Learn about the history and tradition behind the Morioka Sansa…

Japan’s Morioka Hailed as New Top Tourist Attraction

Want to do something a little different on your trip to Japan? Get out of Tokyo and Kyoto and head north to…