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Armed with cameras, curiosity and a shared military mindset, two friends recently embarked on a 10-day photographic journey that spanned from the neon-lit alleyways of Tokyo to the tranquil waters of Lake Ashi, through the hot springs of Hakone and westward to Kyoto and Osaka.



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Laughs don’t get lost in translation at Tokyo Comedy Bar

The third-floor Tokyo Comedy Bar club near Shibuya Station in Tokyo includes a cramped bar serving craft beer and snacks, but the action happens in the room next door where comedians prowl in the darkness. The small venue means everyone is fair game for the performers, and there are shows in both Japanese and English.

Collecting stamps of Yayoi ruins gaining popularity in Japan

A growing trend in Japanese travel is collecting goshuin stamps from visiting ruins of the country’s prehistoric Yayoi period. With unique designs and catchphrases that capture the characteristics of each individual site, the collectible stamps are a hit with archaeology enthusiasts and anyone interested in Japan’s history.

Little-known Tokyo museum chronicles history’s deadliest air raid

The privately owned and operated Center of the Tokyo Raids and War Damage was established largely by the efforts of Katsumoto Saotome, a survivor of the World War II firebombing of Tokyo by U.S. Army Air Forces. It opened its doors on March 9, 2002. It aims to raise awareness and encourage public debate.

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