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Time-slipping travel at a roadside retro spot in northern east Japan【Kita Kanto Brothers】

The Kita Kanto Brothers make an unexpected detour in Gunma Prefecture.

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Japan’s ice hotel, ice wedding chapel, and ice village return to Hokkaido this winter

A truly Tomamu travel experience.

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Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is

If you’ve got a heavy laptop, it’ll get you a hefty discount at this Tokyo Station pop-up.

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Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them

Film Labo promises a perfect fit with no stress, no matter how clumsy you are.

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What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Denny’s in Japan?

Find out what you should order from the menu at this super popular family restaurant chain.

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Japanese rickshaw drivers turn into athletes for an unforgettable Red Bull showdown

The first event of its kind in Japan converts traditional culture into a thrilling new sport of strength and technique.

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Buddhist monks in Japan preparing to hold funeral service for thousands of stuffed animals, dolls

Temple founded centuries ago helps out with unique modern ceremony in Osaka Prefecture.

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Get your cakes in about a minute with Tokyo Station’s unmanned Tokyo Banana shop

No fuss, no muss, no people.

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Tokyo big walk – Walking from Tokyo Station to the Big Sight convention center on Tokyo Bay【Pics】

A unique way to see some very different Tokyo neighborhoods. Read More

Godzilla and King Ghidorah fight it out inside this Tokyo hotel room that you can stay in【Pics】

Godzilla’s greatest rival comes to challenge him for his Shinjuku crown.

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Kyoto travel alternative: The “little Kyoto” of Shuzenji【Photos】

Sometimes great travel experiences come in little-Kyoto packages.

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Studio Ghibli adds new Totoro and Spirited Away shirts to its GBL streetwear range in Japan

Maintain street cred with design details that true anime fans will appreciate. 

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Japanese hotel chain’s new service: A bed and pajamas for otaku travelers’ plushies

This oshi travel extra isn’t free, but that might be part of the point.

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Why do tourists eat noodles with a green onion instead of chopsticks in this Edo town?

Charming old post town serves up a culinary tradition you won’t find anywhere else in Japan.   

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Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】

Pods wash you with no scrubbing or effort on your part.

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Giant real-world Kingdom Hearts Keyblade plays music and magic sound effects from the game【Video】

Recreation of Sora’s sword produces lights and sounds for all tiers of seven classes of spells.

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Japan’s new ultra luxurious hotel looks like a castle, is priced for aristocrats【Photos】

Golden luxury for travelers with cash to spare.

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Speed sutras and taxi-riding geisha preserve Kyoto’s traditions through scorching hot weather

Even weeks of record heat won’t keep Kyoto from carrying on its cherished rituals.

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Japanese convenience store opens new branch inside public high school【Video】

Sure beats stale snacks from the vending machine.

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Kyoto restaurant train reveals a different side of Japan not often seen by foreign tourists

Travel off the beaten path and enjoy exquisite meals on this very special Japanese train. 

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