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SJMC Group at the entrance of infamous Harajuku Street

Japanese pop culture makes its way to America

As the world grows increasingly interconnected, Japan's vibrant, captivating pop culture is making waves across the Pacific, leaving a deep impression on American entertainment and capturing millions of hearts and…

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Peopo: your friendly neighborhood police mascot

Mascots for different brands and such can be found all over Japan. The one that helped start the mascot trend in cities and their police stations is Peopo. Peopo’s start…

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The tracks have tracks (and they’re called launch melodies)

One of the most well known facets of Japanese society is its prestigious subway systems. There is, however, an incredibly unique quirk that only people who've been to Japan will…

Large bonsai tree next to a pond at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

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Nature’s influence in Tokyo: from restoration to preservation

First-time visitors of Tokyo will quickly notice the contrast that now exists around them. Something that makes Tokyo different from most big cities is the presence of natural landscapes amongst…

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Harajuku: a shopaholic’s dream

Harajuku signage Shopping in Japan offers a distinct experience that sets it apart from the United States, and nowhere is this more evident than in Tokyo's vibrant Harajuku district. Harajuku…

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Covering sewage with style

Small sakura utility cover in Tokyo. Walking through Tokyo, one can't miss the sakura-adorned maintenance holes. Their intricate designs began adorning the streets in the 1950s but didn't take off…

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Japan’s countryside near Mount Fuji

Open FarmStormy DayWalking to the Shrine

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3 Favorite Areas in Tokyo

Throughout this journey across the globe, we got to see so many unique areas of Tokyo, and each of them were completely different than the other. Anywhere you go Tokyo…

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Video: Getting “Shiggy” with it

After my adventures in golf at the Mount Fuji golf range in Kiba City, I was hungry and felt like going on a picnic. I thought that finding any greenery…

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Tokyo souvenir stores

When I first started traveling, I use to fixate on two things; the stamp in my passport and the souvenir. The souvenir would be something that would reflect my entire…