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Bulbasaur burgers to eat and Pokémon to keep you company are part of Tokyo hotel’s summer plans

Luxurious relaxation and Pikachu pancakes both part of the package.

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15 famous hotels in Tokyo investigated by Fair Trade Commission over possible price fixing

Hotels had been meeting for decades to exchange insider information regarding occupancy rates and future pricing projections.

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Beds on a bus: Travel on Japan’s first-ever full-flat overnight sleeper bus from Tokyo

Sommeil Profond is more like a mobile capsule hotel than a bus.

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Most convenient hot spring in Japan? Might be this one that’s attached to a train station platform

Onsen getaways don’t get more convenient than this rail station in Gunma.

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Japan’s official Hello Kitty Airport holds ribbon-cutting ceremony, now welcoming travelers【Pics】

Kitty-chan lends her Sanrio star power to a part of Japan that often gets skipped by international travelers.

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Kyoto Station partially evacuated as bomb squad finds sweet but unwanted surprise

Suspicious package report follows two cases of handguns being brought in to nearby international airport.

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Japan’s submerged forest gets even more beautiful with Lake Shirakawa spring light-up event【Pics】

When the snow melts, something breathtaking happens at this lake in northern Japan.

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Japanese town using ninja to correct impolite inbound tourist behavior

Ninja welcome you to Otaru, and want you to follow the rules while you’re here.

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Mongolian woman arrested on charges of pickpocketing foreign tourist at Tokyo’s most famous temple

Police say woman stole wallet of 81-year-old American tourist.

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Tokyo train little luxury showdown – Green Car vs. Kaiji, which is more comfortable?

The answer might depend on what kind of drink you reach for after a long day at the office.

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Explore Japan’s volcanic beauty at Hakone’s latest attraction

With an active volcano below and Mt. Fuji in the distance, you’ll truly be surrounded by the raw power of nature.

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Japanese railway line closes, company keeps trains running for residents

Castle and onsen towns affected as the Apple Orchard Railroad nears the end of the line.

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The top 9 sakura cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan that you should know about

The best seasonal events and hidden sites for an unforgettable hanami experience.

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American senior citizen tourist arrested in Japan for bringing gun into country in his luggage

At his age, he really ought to have known better.

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How to do an overnight bus trip to Hirosaki from Tokyo – Part 2【Photos】

Part 2 of our overnight bus trip from downtown Tokyo to castle town Hirosaki!

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How to do an overnight bus trip to Hirosaki from Tokyo – Part 1【Photos】

Hop on the bus in downtown Tokyo, wake up in a beautiful historic city in the northernmost prefecture of Honshu.

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Want to eat ramen and sushi together? New restaurant in Tokyo makes culinary dreams come true

A two-in-one restaurant that’s yet to be discovered by foreign tourists.

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Japan’s top 10 open-air hot spring baths with cherry blossom views【Survey】

Travelers pick their favorite spots for a springtime soak.

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What are you supposed to do with your backpack on a crowded train in Japan?

“People wearing their backpacks on their backs” and “people holding their backpacks in front of them” both rank high on list of train riders’ annoyances.

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Changes to Japan rail pass make it fall out of favour with travellers

Unlimited ride ticket has lost all the charm that made it so great.

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