Visiting Japan after it’s been closed off to tourists for so long is making people see the country with new eyes.
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Social media makes it look like a piece of cake, but how will our reporter handle his magical ball?
Joining the battalions of the undead on a budget.
Japan may have opened its borders, but there are still some requirements that might trip you up when visiting.
One of Japan’s most famous cakes sashays into the freezer section and messes with our minds.
Our penny-pinching reporter shows you how to travel on a tight budget and still have an amazing trip.
A bargain deal on expensive ingredients makes our reporter think twice about her ideas of cooking.
Devil’s Club noodles are over half the length of an average human, so how the heck do you eat them?
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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