Shinzo Abe, the former Prime Minister of Japan, was speaking at a political rally near a train station in the city of Nara when the shots rang out. It was an unfamiliar sound; it’s essentially illegal ...

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Japan's festivals light up the year with color, crowd, and culture. From timeless rituals to modern celebrations, these events pull visitors back again and again. Come along and feel the magic that ...

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