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Activities Takikawa Nanohana Festival 2026 May 16th - May 24th The Takikawa Nanohana Festival started back in 2000 and has become the city's largest annual event, with crowds of around 100,000..
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Nightlife Tokyo Comedy Bar Peter Sidell Just steps from Shibuya station in the heart of Tokyo, Tokyo Comedy Bar is what it sounds like, a dedicated, purpose-built venue..
Activities Hakuba Yoo Hoo Festival 2026 May 16th - May 24th The Hakuba Yoo Hoo Festival takes place at the Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort towards the end of May, and includes hands-on workshops,..
Culture Does a Deviant Target Make Hacking Legitimate? Featured At age 14, Satoshi is severely beaten by school bullies. In his anger and desire for safety, he devises a plan to get back at the..
A Crow's Message in Kagoshima Featured For some, crows are associated with evil spirits, but for the young Satoshi, a persistent crow in Kagoshima was able to provide..
Culture A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara Featured Satoshi was born in the Chinese year of the Rabbit, a modest animal with very desirable traits. For Satoshi, the 12-yearly cycle..