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If you’re an anime fan planning to make a pilgrimage to the real-life inspiration for Your Name’s location, your bus has arrived.
Now you can get your flying fish soup stock at any time of the day or night in Japan’s capital.
This may be the best deal ever for fans of beer and shochu sours who’re tight on cash and time.
Whether you’re a backpacker looking to clean yourself up or just want to experience this aspect of traditional Japanese culture, hundreds of options are at your fingertips.
New pricing system makes some taxi rides over 40 percent less expensive than they used to be.
If you’re out enjoying the fantasies and frills, don’t forget that they come at a very real price.
The all-expenses paid trip will take foreign visitors to sites in Tokyo and Gifu Prefecture that feature in the hit animated film.
For decades, locals have said a woman’s ghost appears in the park at night, and our visit ended with frightening female fury.
While you’re progressing towards your destination, your smartphone could be progressing towards a full charge.
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Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan
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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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