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After soothing tired muscles in the sauna and steam room, I took a soak in the jewel-toned Japanese onsen—one of my most unique hotel experiences—featuring expansive city views. My skin ...

a Japanese term for perverts or gropers. The decision comes after widespread reports of chikan targeting teenage candidates on crowded trains as they travelled to the high-stakes exams on Saturday ...

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Her attempt to channel the aesthetic of a Japanese Geisha was met with criticism, particularly due to her caption: “Kimono girl you better work for that Rolex.” In the comments she added she ...

Officers from the Japan Information and Culture Center demonstrate the proper way to wear a yukata (summer kimono) during their visit at SM ... (PNA photo by Connie Calipay) LEGAZPI CITY – The ...