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New Tokyo Reborn with Tokyo 2020

As we approach the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, Tokyo appears newer and newer. Since the Edo period, Tokyo has evolved as a “water city,” with the waterfront as its gateway entrance. In tourist packed Shibuya and neighbor, Harajuku, huge and modern commercial facilities are popping up, creating a new horizon for the metropolis....

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Tokyo 1964-2020: A Tale of Two Olympics

Tokyo 1964-2020: A Tale of Two Olympics Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch / ©Tokyo 2020 56 years on from Tokyo’s first Olympic Games, the global sporti...

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Ginza welcoming the year ahead with Luxury and Centuries-Old Tradition

A New Year in Ginza, Where Luxury Meets Centuries-Old Tradition The Japanese New Year is comparable to Christmas in the West. It’s a time when...

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Tokyo tea culture: A taste of Japanese tradition in the modern world

Japanese tea is popular around the globe for its flavor and health benefits. With a place on the table along with many traditional dishes, it ...