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Dangami House is a 180-year-old former samurai residence of the Kato clan, who ruled over Ozu, Ehime Prefecture, until the Meiji Restoration.
JAPAN / Society / Longform
May 5, 2025

A house, a legacy and the quiet work of restoration in rural Japan

How one artist is using history, culture and community spirit to revive a fading samurai legacy — and possibly reshape rural Japan’s future.
Naoya Inoue (right) throws a punch during his bout with Ramon Cardenas on Sunday in Las Vegas. "The Monster" marked his return to the U.S. with a win despite being knocked down for just the second time in his career.
MORE SPORTS / Boxing
May 5, 2025

'Monster' Inoue survives rare knockdown to stop Cardenas in eighth

Inoue recovered from second-round trouble to improve to 30-0 as he took part in his first fight abroad since 2021.

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Dangami House is a 180-year-old former samurai residence of the Kato clan, who ruled over Ozu, Ehime Prefecture, until the Meiji Restoration.
A house, a legacy and the quiet work of restoration in rural Japan