A Walking Tour of Mojiko Retro Town
On the northern edge of Kyushu lies Mojiko—an international trade port that opened in 1889. Today, the area is preserved as a historical district, offering visitors the chance to step…
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Inside Tatsuya Tanaka’s Miniature Life Exhibition
If you haven’t been following Tatsuya Tanaka on Instagram, you’re missing out. The miniature artist has been posting his work daily since 2011, when he first started his Miniature Calendar.…
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Yanagawa: The City of Water
“Aaa-eeh,” the punter sang, “tsukino dokoromo hatsukano yamimoe.” His throat danced around a different note for each of the syllables of the old Japanese poem. The sun was beating down,…
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The World’s Biggest Bronze Statue (Probably)
Having your own little Kei in the inaka of Japan is gold – they’re cheap, easy on petrol and, like all cars, you can jump in on a whim and go…