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Matsugaoka

Matsugaoka

Alena Eckelmann

Japan's Meiji Era (1867-) saw samurai lose their warrior jobs. Some 3,000 samurai of the Shonai Domain decided to swap their..

Yamagata
Shiretoko Museum

Shiretoko Museum

Valerie Kor

Most of the animal names are in Japanese Katana, so as long as you can... read katana, the second floor will prove to be quite interesting.

Hokkaido
Bull Sumo in Oki

Bull Sumo in Oki

Rory Jackson

Because of the sacred nature of the event only males are allowed into the arena... the unique culture that stems from the wrestling of prize bulls in an arena

Shimane 1