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Bon Odori: Inside Japan’s Soulful Summer Dance Tradition

Every summer, neighborhoods and remote mountain villages across Japan ring with taiko, flute, and shuffling feet. Bon Odori is Japan's quietly extraordinary…

Five Japanese Horror Films for a Haunted Halloween

In the mood for the eerie world of Japanese horror this haunting season? Look no further than these five classic films.

Japanese User Celebrates Obon with Cucumber and Eggplant Pokemon

A clever social media user in Japan put a modern spin on an Obon tradition, giving their ancestors a ride home in…

Universal Studios Japan Ticket Prices to Soar During Obon

Planning to go to Universal Studios Japan in August? Check your dates carefully, as prices are set to hit record highs.