Osaka
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Japan in 2025: New and Upcoming Attractions

2025 is the year of Osaka.

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Japan in 2025: New and Upcoming Attractions
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The Future of Tourism in Japan

A weak yen is changing Japanese society, prompting pushback and new ideas.

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The Future of Tourism in Japan
ArtDan BeauchampKusama, Yayoi Kusama, Tokyo, Osaka, Art, Contemporary Art, Fashion, Louis Vuitton, Nudity, Performance Art, War, Sex, Gender, Violence, Self-Obliteration, Venice, Venice Biennale, New York, New York City, Painting, DotsComment

The Self-Obliteration of Yayoi Kusama

With Louis Vuitton, the world’s most popular artist paints the finishing touches on her legacy.

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The Self-Obliteration of Yayoi Kusama
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Fukui Awaits the Hokuriku Shinkansen

The Dinosaur Kingdom will soon join Japan’s bullet train network.

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Fukui Awaits the Hokuriku Shinkansen
Art, TravelDan BeauchampOsaka, Dotonbori, Japan, History, Ebisu, Glico, Food, Theater, Castle, Kuidaore, World War II, World War 2, WWII, Edo Period, Edo, Water, Canal, COVID-19, COVIDComment

A Visual History of Osaka’s Dotonbori

The entertainment district has been the heart of the city for over four hundred years.

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A Visual History of Osaka’s Dotonbori
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Exhibition Review: Alberto Giacometti at Espace Louis Vuitton Osaka

Giacometti’s obsession with death and sex finds new potency in the 21st century.

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Exhibition Review: Alberto Giacometti at Espace Louis Vuitton Osaka
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Locked History: Japan’s Keyhole Tombs

Colossal monuments testify to the nation’s mythic power.

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Locked History: Japan’s Keyhole Tombs
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A Year in Japan: The Ultimate Seasonal Guide

With four distinct seasons, each offering unique scenery, events, and tastes, Japan is a year-round destination.

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A Year in Japan: The Ultimate Seasonal Guide
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Japan in 2022: Attractions New, Gone, and Upcoming

Discover the attractions recently opened, closed, and forthcoming throughout the nation.

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Japan in 2022: Attractions New, Gone, and Upcoming
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Mikuni Festival Returns

After a three year hiatus, Mikuni Matsuri is back, along with its giant floats!

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Mikuni Festival Returns
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Death and Beauty: The Fleeting Sakura Season

Cherry blossoms are vital to understanding Japanese history and culture.

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Death and Beauty: The Fleeting Sakura Season