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Tokyo’s 242.9-meter (797-foot) city hall will be lit up with Pokémon cards starting this spring.
This tonkotsu ramen has medicinal benefits that can boost your energy after a long day of sightseeing.
Japan’s tallest tower transforms into a cherry blossom-viewing spot, complete with pink projections and themed drinks.
Spring relocations in Japan can drain your budget faster than expected, and garbage disposal fees are the biggest surprise.
What’s creamy on the outside, jiggly on the inside, and pink and delicious all over? This new sakura dessert drink.
One country is clearly the cause, but fewer foreign tourists might not put the pressure it expects on Japan.
Train etiquette can be hard to navigate for tourists, but locals need to watch their manners too.
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In a rare twist, we headed to McDonald’s Japan, Mos Burger, and more without buying a single sandwich, because today we’re all about the beans.
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Can Hokkaido’s annual outdoor art event charm a Tohoku girl who’s always been lukewarm on winter travel?
Gomen means sorry in Japanese, but in this town you’ll see it written on the streetcar destination displays.
Styled like a traditional sento, this izakaya chain lines its walls with 13 working faucets that let you pour your own drink.
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Unique Takadanobaba meditation space gets a splash of cuteness to brighten up the deathly décor.
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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
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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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