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Why do foreign tourists queue up to eat at Tokyo Little House?

Little converted Japanese house has a very big following.

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12-year-old British girl who went missing in Tokyo found safe after visiting anime sites around Yokohama

Police say she also spent time at an Internet cafe.

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12-year-old foreign tourist missing in Japan, police asking for help finding her [Video]

U.K. middle schooler seen on security camera footage after leaving family’s rental property alone.

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Japanese airlines set to cut fuel surcharges for international flights in September and October

Flights to Japan are about to get cheaper for overseas tourists.

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Foreign tourists in Japan eat far more rice than previously thought, according to new data

The average overseas visitor now consumes more rice in a day than a Japanese local.

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Kyoto receives more foreign tourists than ever before, but fewer visitors say they’ll return

Official city survey highlights the issues that left some visitors less than satisfied with their Kyoto experience.

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Is Japan’s tourism boom slowing down? Foreign visitor numbers fall for first time in five years

New report shows a worrying trend, but is it the beginning of the end for Japan’s popularity as a tourist destination?

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Foreign tourists staying in one part of Japan can now get nightly government hotel discounts

As of this month, exploring off the beaten path in Kyushu can save you a whole lot of cash.

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Japanese airport rebrands itself as “Sushi Airport” to attract foreign tourists

Soon you’ll be able to book a flight to Toyama-Takayama Sushi Airport in Japan.

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Japan just had its first same-month foreign tourist decrease in four years

One country is clearly the cause, but fewer foreign tourists might not put the pressure it expects on Japan.

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Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido

Japan is pissed off about the off-piste skiing.

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Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating

Ex-martial artist owner claims higher prices on non-Japanese menu are for safety reasons.

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What did Shibuya really look like after the crowds on New Year’s Day?

Police kill the party vibe at this tourist hotspot, but the city still has its problems.

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Tokyo adding new anti-littering fines in Shibuya and Harajuku, will require more trash cans too

With fewer excuses for littering, there’s going to be less tolerance too.

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Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle

More foreign tourists leading to fewer Japanese tourists could be leading to more foreign tourists which could lead to fewer Japanese tourists which could…

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Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area

Proponents want cafes, convenience stores, and other takeout shops to take on greater responsibility as foreign tourist numbers and litter amounts grow.

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Many foreign tourists not picking up, paying for their orders at 100-year-old Tokyo sweets shop

Century-old dorayaki specialist in Ginza is asking for a little more considerateness from its recently expanded foreigner fan base.

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Foreign tourists in Japan break inbound fall tourism record, are spending their money differently

Number of international visitors to Japan continues to rise, but spending patterns are shifting as bargains start to dry up.

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Foreign tourists spending at Japanese department stores dropping rapidly, study says

Tax-exempt spending falls for fifth consecutive month compared to previous year.

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Foreign tourist steals offering and chugs booze in Japanese cemetery, sparking police investigation

People both living and dead in Japan have reason to be very angry at this moron.

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