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Tiny timetable books are packed with info about how to get from point A to point B by rail.
You can’t put a price on love, but Japan does put a price on how much you should give a newlywed couple.
A tip-off from a local opens the door to a wonderful way to feed our desire for Japanese food.
With “inbound pricing” becoming a bigger issue, Shibuya seafood restaurant offers discounted prices for domestic customers.
A cool, unique, and easy-to-pack gift for fans of Japanese pop culture (including yourself).
Mr. Sato tries tostadas for the first time and falls in love with the tacos at Tortilla Club Tortilleria.
Solo dad and his “devil twos” daughter take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto – is this a recipe for disaster?
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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
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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Secret lunch spot in Tokyo’s Muji Hotel is a hidden gem that few people know about
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