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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Japanese teens develop anti-fart underwear that blocks smell and sound of flatulence
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