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Shinto (神道 Shintō)

Shinto (神道 Shintō) is the native religion of Japan and was once its state religion. It is a polytheistic and animistic faith, and involves the worship of kami (神), or spirits. Some kami are local and can be regarded as … Continue reading

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Shinjuku Ni-chōme 新宿二丁目

Referred to colloquially as Ni-chōme or simply Nichō, is Area 2 in the Shinjuku District of the Shinjuku Special Ward of Tōkyō, Japan. With Tōkyō home to over 8.2 million people, and Shinjuku known as the noisiest and most crowded … Continue reading

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Seppuku

Seppuku or “stomach-cutting” is a form of Japanese ritual suicide by disembowelment. Seppuku was originally reserved only for samurai.

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Samurai Girls Agency

Most Japanese Idol or Gravure Models work domestically in Japan and rarely travel to foreign countries to work with non-Japanese clients. Samurai Girls Agency is the first Japanese Swimwear Agency that specializes in connecting Japan’s top gravure and swimwear models … Continue reading

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Roppongi 六本木

Roppongi is famous for its nightlife and very popular with the foreigners or “gaijin” for a place to let it all hang out. Shopping at Roppongi Hills is a major attraction as of late. On weekend nights there are lots … Continue reading

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