tourism (Page 10)

Real-life Ghost of Tsushima shrine announces ban of all “tourists,” but there’s some fine print

After years of dealing with ill-mannered visitors, Watazumi Shrine has had enough with what it calls “the destruciton of Japanese culture.”

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Believe it or not, this row of retro Japanese bars is actually a hotel!【Photos】

Northern Japanese town famous for its castles and cherry blossoms also has one of the country’s most unique hotels.

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Japanese pot sticker restaurant chain also runs flat-rate hot spring inn, but is it worth staying at?

We head to the most unique branch of Gyoza no Manshu there is.

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Beautiful old-school restaurant Konnyaku Bansho serves kaiseki meals with unique konnyaku theme

Yamagata post town restaurant puts its spin on Japan’s gourmet multi-course meal.

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Shinkansen bullet trains adding semi-private booths on most popular travel route【Pics】

New class of seats positioned above Green Car in luxury.

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Cost to climb Mt. Fuji doubles, some hikers may have to pass test before getting on trail

Price to climb Mt Fuji doubles from Yamanashi side, Shizuoka side to charge tolls for first time.

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As more foreign visitors visit Kyoto’s top sights, Japanese travelers increasingly staying away

Study finds locals avoiding famous temples and other spots booming with overseas tourists, heading elsewhere instead.

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Latest Japan cherry blossom forecast pushes Tokyo date back, sakura now expected first elsewhere

First sakura sightings now predicted for prefecture on opposite side of Japan from Tokyo.

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Two new Pokémon parks coming to Oshawott’s prefecture, plus new Pokémon manhole covers【Video】

Kanji reading pun continues to bring Oshawott fun to Mie.

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First-class section being added to Tokyo commuter trains this month with double-decker Green Cars

New option adds both comfort and cost to Tokyo commutes.

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Japan’s train travel soundscape faces sad change as JR East axes special station departure melodies

Operational shift means no more unique station melodies on one Tokyo line, and more could follow.

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Japanese celebrity (sort of) apologizes for swapping seats with foreign traveler on Shinkansen

Promises to hold on to her kindhearted sentiment while fine-tuning how she acts on it.

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Japanese travelers choose the top five inn cats that they want to meet in the whole country

Cat got your tongue on where to stay? Choose one of these lodgings where the felines play a purrfect part of the customer service.

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Kyotram brings new luxury look to public transport in Kyoto

Glamorous streetcar on historic tram line is ready to give you the best ride around town.

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Gundam Jet takes flight in Japan, comes with opportunities for Japan Airline-exclusive Gunpla

Fly, Gundam!

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New Shinkansen design unveiled, bullet train exterior includes cherry blossom Easter egg

JR East gives us our first glimpse at the upcoming cars of the Tohoku Shinkansen.

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Geisha house-style vacation rental in Tokyo wins Best of Minpaku award【Photos】

Judges award honor to traditionally styled property in modern neighborhood.

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New world’s biggest Muji just opened in Japan, and we paid it a visit【Photos】

Massive Mujirushi isn’t located in Tokyo or Osaka.

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Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year

Maps and projected dates present a great opportunity for travelers looking to chase the cherry blossoms from one end of Japan to the other.

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Traveler at Japan’s Kansai International Airport confirmed infected with measles, caution urged

If you were at Osaka’s major international airport earlier this month, you’ll want to keep an eye on your physical condition for the next few weeks.

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