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Japan travel (Page 4)
Extra bullet trains at peak times and new early-morning/late-night departures will make it easier to zoom from one region of Japan to another.
Plus, another traditional festival involves giving a very icy bath to recently wedded grooms.
Proponents want cafes, convenience stores, and other takeout shops to take on greater responsibility as foreign tourist numbers and litter amounts grow.
Japanese prefecture that already has a Hello Kitty airport is getting ready for even more Sanrio cuteness.
We head to Osaka’s world-famous canal district and see who’s thriving and who’s struggling with the drop in travelers from China.
Mr. Sato heads to one of Japan’s biggest Chinatowns to see how things are following China’s travel advisory.
Tripling the current tax still isn’t enough for some politicians who want travelers to pay even more when flying out of Japan.
No city in Japan is more symbolic of overtourism these days than Kyoto, so is the travel downturn from China having a noticeable effect?
With a diplomatic spat prompting a warning from the Chinese government, we go to see if it’s had any effect on Tokyo’s most popular historical neighborhood.
With chairlifts, an illuminated slide, and a dazzling Tamagotchi display, Illumillion is a must-visit spot in Japan this winter.
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