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Otoshi is a unique part of Japan’s restaurant culture that can feel like a scam if you’re not ready for it.
There’s a fine line between playing and experimenting with food…make that ten different foods, to see which one was most on fire.
Tokyo team asked for memories about dads and baseball, found out they’re not all good ones.
Skip the morning convenience store run and charge up for the day ahead with delicious seasonal tempura.
Historic Edo-period buildings, modern art, and secret doors all feature in a unique adventure.
Critics claim it’s an unfair advantage, but it’s one step closer to equality for Japan’s top women players in a male-dominated world.
Fans of Chiikawa and friends will delight in an opportunity to become immersed in the characters’ world.
Japan’s former capital experiences a historic first as inbound travel boom continues and Japanese travelers avoid staying in the city.
Dragon Quest Walk’s Kyoto strolls inspire collaboration with local confectioner that’s been in business for more than 300 years.
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This hotel near Tokyo’s Haneda airport has an all-you-can-read manga library of over 8,000 volumes
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