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How to see geisha in Japan – and how to behave
As Kyoto bans tourists from its geisha district, we explain where to go instead, what a geisha really does, and how tourists should behave
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Kyoto’s historic geisha district imposes no-go areas for ‘out of control’ tourists
Harassment and assaults on performers prompt ban on visitors in parts of city’s popular Gion area
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The greatest travel experience in Japan – and how to do it
Nothing captures the imagination of a nation quite like ‘sakura’ season in Japan – and it delivers a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience
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Ukrainian-born model crowned Miss Japan sparks national identity debate
The decision prompted backlash across the country with people taking to social media to question the winner’s ‘Japaneseness’
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World’s ‘longest-serving’ death row inmate wins retrial after 55 years
Iwao Hakamada was sentenced to be hanged for the murder of family of four in 1968 but DNA evidence cast serious doubts on his conviction
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Yayoi Kusama, Princess of Polka Dots: ‘I don’t think of fashion and art as separate’
For a reclusive artist who rarely goes out and hardly ever speaks, the 94-year-old gives a rare insight into how, and why, her art works
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Man suspected of assassinating Japan's Shinzo Abe charged with murder
Tetsuya Yamagami was charged after completing an in-depth psychiatric assessment at an Osaka detention centre which lasted 170 days
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Every long-haul destination will feel more expensive this winter – except one
Once seen as costly, Japan is now surprisingly affordable, and possesses one of the few currencies against which the pound hasn’t plummeted
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Shinzo Abe proves as divisive in death as he was in life
The state funeral for Mr Abe, who was assassinated in July, has provoked opposition across the country
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Why Japan’s latest bullet train puts Britain’s rail network to shame
They are fast, fabulous and so punctual that you can set your watch by them
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Japan is open for tourism again – here are 20 reasons to visit now
With the news that Japan is finally relaxing its entry rules, it's time we let ourselves fall back in love with the Land of the Rising Sun
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The beautiful holiday destination that's finally reopened its doors to tourists
The final major Covid cautious country – China excluded – has scrapped testing for triple-vaccinated travellers and is allowing non-guided t
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The best shopping in Tokyo
From food and fashion to high-tech gadgets, where to shop in the city
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The best free things to do in Tokyo
Explore the city without breaking the bank with these fantastic attractions
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The best things to do in Tokyo
Amazing ways to experience the city, from sumo wrestling matches to skyscrapers with views
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The best bars and nightlife in Tokyo
Explore the city after dark, home to an eclectic array of nocturnal experiences
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