Japan travel (Page 2)

Japan now has a Pokémon airport that features every species of Flying-type ever[Video]

Noto Satoyama Pokémon With You Airport wants to help bring travelers to a part of Japan that could use more visitors.

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Tokyo revises accommodation tax amidst tourism boom, Airbnb rentals now included

Both Japanese and overseas travellers could soon be paying more to stay in Tokyo.

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New Mt. Fuji overnight bus takes travelers from downtown Tokyo straight to the most popular hiking trail

If you’re looking to start your Mt. Fuji hike as early as possible without having to spend the night, here’s how.

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Japan to get new high-speed train connecting Haneda and Narita airports, ease overtourism

There’s actually a good reason for a train to quickly get people between the Tokyo area’s two airports.

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Japan moves to enforce language requirements for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency

Programmes on community etiquette may also become part of the screening process.

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Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country

As of July, it now costs more both to enter and leave Japan.

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Japanese overnight sightseeing train returns for summer with ramen stops and ocean views

This train turns the journey from Kyoto into a holiday highlight. 

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Japan’s Yellow Shinkansen to be retired, last chances to ride it come with eye-popping prices

Usually impossible for travelers to ride, Doctor Yellow is no ordinary bullet train, and it won’t be around much longer.

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Private Shinkansen Supreme Class Cabin pricing, start date, and details announced by Japan Railways

Profound luxury for travelers with deep pockets is coming later this year.

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Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer

Late-night high-speed service allows passengers to travel while they sleep, making better use of time and cutting hotel costs.

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Nearly half of Pokémon hot spring’s statues have been damaged less than two months after opening

Adorable new ashiyu destination has no Pokémon battles, but injuries to the creatures are still occurring.

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Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country

First increase to visa fees in nearly 50 years will affect some arriving foreigners more than others.

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Pokémon coming to Japan’s highway rest stops with exclusive merch and stamp rally this summer

Pikachu and pals make a compelling reason to skip the bullet train while traveling in Japan over the next few months.

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Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan

Machi Mobi offers a safer and more environmentally friendly way to see the tourist sites.

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Japan’s Pokémon Slowpoke Train goes on hiatus, but a mini version could be yours to own

With the full-scale train needing to take a break, toymaker Takara Tomy is here to pick up the Slowpoke slack.

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Tokyo’s life-size Gundam is getting a new look before its end-of-summer removal

Farewell celebration includes giveaways to help fans look a little more like Gundam themselves.

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Two of Kyoto’s famous temples tackle streetside trash with solar-powered trash cans

Bringing futuristic solutions to historic streets.

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New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style

Luna Azul can take you from Tokyo to Akita or Aomori while you snooze.

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Bears appear at one of Kyoto Prefecture’s most popular tourist spots[Video]

People have been traveling to Amanohashidate for centuries, and this week apparently bears are too.

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East Japan Railway announces plans to abolish magnetic-strip tickets

End of an era is coming for ecological and economic reasons.

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