The Musical Tokyo Subway 発車メロディ

Tokyo Jukebox

Eki-melo, a real feature of Japanese subways and trains, are easily recognizable melodies,  which some visitors will not hesitate to revisit the same stops to record them.

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National Holidays in Japan

Japan, while a model of efficiency, places great importance on its public holidays.

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Stone Lanterns in Japan: A Journey Through History, Culture, and Design

Stone lanterns, or ishidoro in Japanese, are iconic elements of Japanese gardens, temples, and shrines.

Punk Rock in Japan: A thriving subculture of rebellion and precision

In the land of the rising sun, a rebellious undercurrent has been pulsing through the veins of Japanese society since the 1970s.