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JAPAN / History

Nov 20, 2019

Christianity's long history in Nagasaki puts it first on pope's agenda for Japan visit

As he gets set for his first visit to Japan as pontiff, one city sits on top of Pope Francis' list of places to visit.

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.

[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Historically, kabuki was considered the entertainment of the merchant and peasant classes, a far cry from how it is regarded today.

For Japan's oldest kabuki theater, the show must go on

By Lance Henderstein

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Prize winner Maki Imoto catches light with glass

Prize winner Maki Imoto catches light with glass

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