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Gates and Bells
Torii or sanmon, clap or bow — a Kyoto native on telling shrines from temples and why the line keeps blurring
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The Art of Being a Guest
Tatami floors, kaiseki dinners, and futons laid while you bathe - what to expect from a traditional ryokan stay and why it costs what it costs
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Riding the Rails
A systems guide to Japan's rail network: train hierarchies, fare calculations, and the infrastructure moving 27 billion passengers annually
