Reaction to Kitty-chan and friends has been so positive that they’ll be sticking around a little longer at regional airport.
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22 teams gather, but only one can walk away with the title of best Kura Sushi chefs in the world.
Finding this adorable train can feel like an RPG sidequest, but when the reward is this cute, we’re game.
With original goods and seven fully-decorated stores, it’s the perfect event for any Pokémon fan.
Western pear hardly ever shows up in desserts in Japan, but does it work as a Frappuccino flavor?
With a historical pilgrimage route and a skyline road above the clouds, Mt. Ontake offers a journey through culture, spirituality, and breathtaking nature.
Two of Japan’s favorite sweet snacks of he people team up for a very early, and welcome, start to Halloween snack season.
Kabukicho Tower is supposed to be a landmark for the neighborhood, but we sat more employees than customers on our recent weekday afternoon visit.
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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