Updated forecast says a burst of warm weather, with more sun to come, will be speeding up cherry blossom buds’ development.
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![Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/7_c16bb5.jpg?w=640 "Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]")
The Yukifuri Wagyu Obanazawa Sirloin and Rib Loin Steak Rice Box has a long name, a high price, and our stomach’s interest.
Higher rates now in effect, projected to bring in more than 7 billion yen in extra revenue.
![Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/sb-100.jpg?w=640 "Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]")
Things got off to a good start on our crazy-cheap trip to the land of the gods, but with funds running low, will we have a roof over our heads on a snowy night?
![Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 1]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/sb-0.jpg?w=640 "Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 1]")
Can we make it from the capital to the land of the gods, sightsee, eat, find a hotel, and make it home for just 30,000 yen (US$195)?
Street food hot spot wants to be cleaner, but it might just be pushing the smoke down the street.
Japan’s tallest tower transforms into a cherry blossom-viewing spot, complete with pink projections and themed drinks.
One country is clearly the cause, but fewer foreign tourists might not put the pressure it expects on Japan.
This stairway of hina dolls at a local shrine is a true sight to behold and might actually make you lose your breath for good reason.
Prefectural government will pay for tickets to encourage international travelers to visit their corner of Japan.
![Five amazing snow-view open-air Japanese hot springs in Hokkaido [Photos]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/yr-2.jpg?w=640 "Five amazing snow-view open-air Japanese hot springs in Hokkaido [Photos]")
Japan’s first permanent cinema in an airport is called the Family Mart Lovers Theatre…but why?
We investigate whether now is a good time to grab some beef cutlets in a popular tourist area of Tokyo.
This gigantic judo dojo-sized hotel room will make you feel like royalty, but it’s disappearing soon
There’s plenty of space to stretch out, but not much time to spare if you want to have this unique Japan travel experience.
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