After seeing how far away from Tokyo we could get with 5,000 yen, (US$33.80), the winner of our challenge hits the beach.
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Osaka Expo 2025 mascot fuses with the international sensation in an eye-catching, eye-covered way.
Arrest follows Japanese government passing new laws targeting fraud through emotional manipulation.
Enjoy glamping among blossoms, soaking in herbal hot springs, and shooting virtual dinosaurs hiding among the trees on your next weekend away.
Kids, adults, and even students who don’t live in the city are told to limit their use of smartphones and other devices.
Our reporters set out to escape Tokyo with a modest budget, a direction to go in, and no other plan.
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With a Pokéfuta in every municipality, Tottori lets you explore the entire prefecture on your quest to catch ’em all.
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