From traditional tea ceremonies and cooking lessons to relaxing with owls and revving through the streets, these are traveler’s picks for the best things to do while you’re seeing Japan.
Japan’s Coast Guard celebrates its 70th year anniversary by showcasing its bad-assery: blocking terrorists, saving swimmers and cleaning the ocean.
Stay dry if not necessarily stylish, even as rainy season does its worst with a giant umbrella hat.
As Senegal’s players shine on the field, famous anime anthem asks if their hearts are shining too.
Who needs drugs, gambling, and prostitution when there’s an ocean full of slimy black gold for the taking?
A Japanese user shared a terrifying tale of a ghostly gentleman who appeared to accost him – and according to the Internet, he’s a repeat offender.
A festive way to kill time while you wait for the cops to come arrest you.
Three directors and arguably the greatest anime composer of all time asked to join organization.
”You wanna be my friend?” the songs asks, and the answer seems to be “Yes!”
Do you have what it takes to rub shoulders properly in Japan? Not literally though, that would be rude.
Director of Fullmetal Alchemist thinks fans have twice as many series as they really need.
Japanese Twitter user utilises photos to explain their love of girls with a little junk in the trunk, or loot in the boot.
Kyoto-based technology company created a neural network that’s an idol otaku, then set if free to daydream of its perfect idols.
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New Mt. Fuji overnight bus takes travelers from downtown Tokyo straight to the most popular hiking trail
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Sleep at Hoshinoya Nara Prison, one of the most unique hotels in Japan
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