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Questions are being raised over whether money from foreign tourists is being used as intended.
New stores add a fresh taste and aroma to high-speed travel on Japan’s busiest bullet train route.
Exclusive range includes a planter cover, smartphone stand and a unique coffee-dyed Japanese tenugui.
Official city survey highlights the issues that left some visitors less than satisfied with their Kyoto experience.
Beautiful new design pays homage to regions that the bullet train serves, with charming hidden details.
Trading cards have become so popular in Japan that the government is now getting involved, but what does this mean for fans?
Could this be the way of the future as people around the world adapt to rising temperatures?
New report shows a worrying trend, but is it the beginning of the end for Japan’s popularity as a tourist destination?
Tokyo police issue warning to overseas visitors as dozens of people report scams by suspected touts in the city’s nightlife district.
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