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Local tip-off takes us to a hanami cherry blossom viewing site that’s yet to be discovered by overseas tourists.
Taxi company makes the dream of being chauffeured around by a Heian-era aristocrat a reality.
Spur-of-the-moment adventure leads to a surprising meal and a driver that becomes a new friend.
Skipping Hiroshima’s most famous food brought us to a place that both is and isn’t representative of the city.
Suspect speaks up at trial to correct misquote that made him sound like a jerk while he was taking cabbie’s money.
Aromatherapy…a free eye mask…soothing music…a relaxing drink. This could be the best way to get home!
There are only three of these adorable verdant vehicles out on the streets — flag one down if you get the chance!
It’s like a haunted house on wheels, except you can’t choose when to ride the ESP Taxi. It chooses you.
Reserve these cute cabs to pick you up from select areas for a free ride to any of the 23 wards of Tokyo.
Gojyo Taxi is hoping that the ability to evolve pig-tailed magic girls in their cars will boost usage, and “hope” is a wonderful thing.
With the Olympic Games looming, the government and Tokyo taxi companies are looking at ways to overhaul how they charge and to become a little more English-friendly.
Comiket 88 is over now, sadly enough, but the Internet is still awash in the afterglow of dojinshi and cosplay. Of course, everyone is already looking forward to the next event this winter, from cosplayers to artists to taxi drivers.
Yes, you read that right, it seems that fans and artists aren’t the only ones who love Comiket! Apparently the massive event draws taxi drivers from all over Tokyo because it’s the best place to make money, according to one tweet that captured a ton of attention in Japan last weekend.
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