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Sake has a rich history complete with dragons and gods in ancient Japan. Today, the rice wine is still sacred and has UNESCO recognition for its intangible cultural heritage. Explore the rice wine in ...

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The huge bluefin, which was auctioned in Tokyo, will be served at restaurants across Japan. Ms Itooka lived through two world wars and was credited with a sprightly spirit all her life.

A racehorse, which was heading for a stable after training, suddenly bolted and crashed into two other horses that were running on a track at Sonoda Racecourse in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture ...