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Japanese politician threatens to send bears to people, wants Loony Tunes-style anti-bear bombs

Governor doesn’t specify whether his desired bear-fighting drones would drop anvils or some other, less cartoony payload.

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Biking around Tama Lake: A super-easy, super-relaxing afternoon getaway from downtown Tokyo【Pics】

Less than an hour away from downtown, this Tokyo Lake is a beautiful and relaxing oasis from busy city life.

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Price to climb Mt. Fuji will double, trail gates will close earlier if new plan is approved

New plan would require entry fees for all Mt. Fuji trails and standardize entry time limits.

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Studio Ghibli store has a secret Donguri Bank account that rewards you for collecting real acorns

Totoro is hungry for acorns, and it’s all for a good cause.

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Do bears strike first with their left paw when attacking people? Japan wants to know

And what experts say to do if a bear attacks you in Japan, regardless of how.

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Flying dango: Unique tourist site where Japanese sweets are flown to you over a gorge

A touching memory that’ll last a lifetime. 

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Tokyo park’s sea of clouds, nighttime illumination, and cosplay days make now perfect time to visit

Unkai appearing daily in Machida.

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A trip to see the breathtaking mountain beauty of Nagano’s Kamikochi【Part 2】

The second day of a gorgeous getaway from the concrete jungle of Tokyo.

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A trip to see the breathtaking mountain beauty of Nagano’s Kamikochi【Part 1】

Getting there can be a little complex, but it’s all worth it once you see the views.

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A beautiful night in the Hokkaido woods with immersive Ainu folktale Kamuy Lumina【Photos】

Grab your rhythm staff for an unforgettable after-sundown event.

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Three beautiful outside-the-cities places to visit in Hokkaido with a connection to Golden Kamuy

…and which are still worth visiting even if you’ve never watched or read the Hokkaido adventure anime/manga.

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Japanese ski resort hosts awesome cosplayer-only photo shoot days in the off-season【Photos】

Gran Snow Okuibiki offers amazing scenery for fans of anime and video game costuming.

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Shining a light on a magical summer moment in Kyoto after dark

In a city with endless appeal, we found something just as enchanting as traditional culture or ancient structures.

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Right now is the peak time to go to Tokyo’s most-beautiful-view beer garden【Photos】

Part-way to the peak of Mt. Takao is an unforgettable beer garden experience.

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Japanese cat island reveals all its cats will soon be gone

A heartbreaking end to an island that was once home to hundreds of cats and humans. 

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Japanese mom says she kicked wild bear while holding baby in her arms after sudden scary encounter

Former Self-Defense Force member gave birth less than two months ago.

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Support Hayao Miyazaki’s real-world Totoro forest with hoodies featuring exclusive anime art

Acclaimed director draws special design to help promote his passion project.

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3,000-year-old tree in Japan’s Princess Mononoke forest snapped in two by typhoon【Video】

Yakushima’s ethereally beautiful valley closed to visitors following storm damage.

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Japanese island with a population less than 10 is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides

Welcome to one of the least explored regions in Japan.

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Four breathtaking beer gardens to visit before summer ends in Japan (or put on next year’s list)

Spanning from the north of the country to the south, these might be four of the best places in all of Japan to enjoy a cold one.

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