Japan travel
![Ghibli/Kyoto crossover artwork decorates goshuin papers for Zen and Ghibli art exhibition [Pics]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/09/3_e680a5.jpg?w=640 "Ghibli/Kyoto crossover artwork decorates goshuin papers for Zen and Ghibli art exhibition [Pics]")
![The confusing enjoyment of our day-trip bus tour from downtown Tokyo to Yamanashi [Photos]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/09/0_c0d84a.jpg?w=640 "The confusing enjoyment of our day-trip bus tour from downtown Tokyo to Yamanashi [Photos]")
This bus tour wasn’t exactly what we’d expected, but it turned out to be something we wanted.
We test the Okome Pouch, which uses a patented method to make rice more delicious… and easier to wash.
![Visiting Fukui can teach travelers how to make, and smash, Japanese kawara tiles [Photos]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/09/x-gif-3-810024490-17.jpg?w=640 "Visiting Fukui can teach travelers how to make, and smash, Japanese kawara tiles [Photos]")
Japanese railway company comes up with a cute solution to one of the biggest problems for overseas tourists.
Shinjuku has more private lodging rentals than any other part of Japan, but a whole lot of them could be going away as pushback against overtourism continues.
Workshops offer English instruction in making custom gold leaf bags, weaving bamboo baskets, and crafting samurai armor.
Visitors to 600-year-old temple prohibited from wearing traditional garment following problems caused by those prioritizing cool social media photos over basic manners.
Maps and predicated peak color dates to help you plan your autumn journey to see Japan’s natural beauty.
![A real-world Pokémon Poké Ball hotel is opening in Japan at a still-secret location [Video]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/09/00.jpg?w=640 "A real-world Pokémon Poké Ball hotel is opening in Japan at a still-secret location [Video]")
J-pop superstar brings new meaning to A Room of One’s Own on Japan’s busiest bullet train.
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