reopening borders
If you’re asking yourself the question “Do I have to wear a mask in Japan?” you might want to read this first.
Visiting Japan after it’s been closed off to tourists for so long is making people see the country with new eyes.
Japan may have opened its borders, but there are still some requirements that might trip you up when visiting.
First weekend following new entry procedures sees foreign visitors picking up loads of bargains, thanks to the weak yen.
Travel restrictions finally set to be lifted as country returns to pre-pandemic entry procedures.
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Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
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Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
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Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday- Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Bear attack shelters going on sale in Japan as country experiences record-high number of incidents
Amazing exhibition of Japan’s legendary “cursed katana” is going on right now【Photos】
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
Buddhist monks in Japan preparing to hold funeral service for thousands of stuffed animals, dolls
Insane selfies taken from the top (the very top) of a Hong Kong skyscraper 【Video】
Ponyo-catching game comes to Ghibli Park anime theme park this summer
Japanese department store rooftop is a secret oasis where you can escape the crowds in Tokyo
“Online streamer” tops dream job poll for young Japanese kids, older kids not so interested
Fine art painters become fine anime boys in new romance video game Palette Parade
Japanese gacha machine sells nostalgic super tiny books, and we tried it out
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Japanese drummer makes rubber chicken cover of Attack on Titan Theme 【Interview】
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