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Postcards from Japan: becoming the first foreign opening rider of a Shinto ritual, and Nikko's hidden gems with Michael No

When Michael No came to Japan on a farming holiday, his travels brought him to Nikko where his curiosity to learn yabusame, a shinto ritual of mounted archery, turned into a 7 year passion and a job at Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura. In 2019 he become the first foreigner to become the opening rider of a yabusame ritual in front of 25,000 people!

We talked to Michael about his journey, insider's tips for exploring Nikko an area famed for its natural beauty, and his expert food recommendations.

Postcards from Japan: Turning 117, the Fukuoka food scene and breaking Guinness World Records with Tanaka Kane, the super-centenarian

That's right - you heard! She's not just a regular ol' centenarian...she's a SUPER-centenarian.

Japan historically is known as one of the oldest nations in the world and regularly tops the list for longest lifespan and average life expectancy, whether that's on the beaches of Okinawa or in the mountains of Nagano.

Now Tanaka Kane has snatched another world record for Japan. We asked her what the secret is and found out more.

 

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