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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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Price to climb Mt. Fuji will double, trail gates will close earlier if new plan is approved

New plan would require entry fees for all Mt. Fuji trails and standardize entry time limits.

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Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists

There’s a little silver lining to Himeji Castle’s new tiered ticket prices, but if you’re not a local, it’s probably going to cost you a whole lot more.

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Staying one step ahead of the tourist crowds with a visit to Japan’s main Mt. Fuji shrine【Photos】

Quiet culture and beauty are waiting at Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha.

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Tokyo’s “commuter boat” is an awesome hidden way to see the city from the water for dirt-cheap

Randomly stumbling across a beautiful cruise line that starts in the heart of downtown Tokyo.

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A carlator is shaking things up on our way to one of Japan’s last revolving restaurants

A full-body dining experience like no other, complete with stunning, panoramic views.

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