Japan’s former capital experiences a historic first as inbound travel boom continues and Japanese travelers avoid staying in the city.
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Dragon Quest Walk’s Kyoto strolls inspire collaboration with local confectioner that’s been in business for more than 300 years.
Activity kits turn tables into the Sinnoh Underground and adult Pokémon fans into happy little kids again.
Grab your umbrellas and get ready to see the silver/blue/purple/pink lining to Japan’s rainy season.
Crazy-big “Bam!” Hunk of Meat Curry returns to Japan’s favorite curry rice chain, price still rising
Ordinarily Japan can’t get enough Cocoichi, but some are saying enough is enough with the price hikes.
Fish, noodles, and heresy are all on the table as our panel of hngry reporters puts together 10 different meals for 1,000 yen or less.
Black Thunder chocolate goes into every can, but does that mean this brew comes out tasty?
Getting arrested in Japan is never a good idea, but it’s about to become even more inadvisable for foreigners.
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Chance to play Tetris on a massive staircase in Kyoto Station coming in March
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