tourism

Ghibli Park announces new ticket system, adds flexibility and low-priced options

A visit to the Studio Ghibli amusement park just got easier to fit into your schedule and budget.

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Super Mario and Donkey Kong taking to the skies of Japan with special plane from JAL【Video】

All flights connect with the city that’s home to Super Nintendo World.

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The special 15-hour hell of getting to Japan’s beautiful Tokunoshima at this time of year

The sea voyage to this peaceful, relaxing island is anything but.

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Japan’s New Chitose Airport has the most useful signage for travelers ever: “Sushi, 60 meters”

Hokkaido’s air gateway makes sure you know the direction and distance to delicious sushi.

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Central Japan’s most famous cherry blossom spot now has sakura helicopter sky cruises

Plans offer a (whirly)bird’s-eye view of Nara’s top cherry blossom destination.

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One of Japan’s craziest stores filled a swimming pool with used CDs【Photos】

Disk-aunt might have just the treasure you’ve been searching for, but you’re going to have to find it yourself.

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Dog-killing waves create spectacular views on this remote Japanese island

A dramatic local legend and fascinating rock formations make this island unforgettable.

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These nine Osaka restaurants are the newest to receive Michelin guide recommendations

Nine new restaurants make the list in west Japan’s biggest foodie town.

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Super-detailed cherry blossom forecast maps for 2025 show warm winter doesn’t mean early sakura

Maps show expected blossoming dates for major cities across Japan.

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These nine Kyoto restaurants are the newest to receive Michelin guide recommendations

Guide won’t be released in full until later this year, but here are nine Kyoto spots to add to your to-eat itinerary right now.

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Japan’s most competitive neighboring prefectures are revealed in a recent survey

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Tokyo and Osaka might be two of the biggest cities, but the most intense competition is felt somewhere more remote.

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Kyoto reportedly planning to raise hotel guest taxes, create highest accommodation tax in Japan

Top tier would charge 10,000 yen per person per night.

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The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan

There’s a whole lot of bowing involved.

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The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】

Survey finds 10 things to avoid as Japan experiences record-breaking, sometimes patience-testing levels of inbound international tourism.

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We sample the deep sea fish and more at this delectable sushi restaurant in Shizuoka Prefecture

A visit to this restaurant that specializes in deep sea fish also teaches us that some of our favorite fish live deeper than we previously thought. Read More

Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line

More people spend the night in Otsuki than want to spend the night there.

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Japan’s tap-to-pay Suica train card system aims to go tapless with walk-through gates, location data scans

JR East wants walk-through gates within the next 10 years.

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Biking around Tama Lake: A super-easy, super-relaxing afternoon getaway from downtown Tokyo【Pics】

Less than an hour away from downtown, this Tokyo Lake is a beautiful and relaxing oasis from busy city life.

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This is Japan’s only shrine with a Shinkansen tunnel underneath it

It’s a distinction Akabane Hachiman Shrine didn’t want, but has come to embrace.

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Japan’s top 10 food travel destination prefectures【Survey】

From the north to the south, there are amazing eats waiting in these parts of Japan.

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