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Tokaido and Sanyo routes, connecting Tokyo with Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka, to be affected.
Onsen expert and researcher who’s visited thousands of hot springs gives us a gift of knowledge for Good Bath Day.
A once-in-a-lifetime experience at the birthplace of Japanese mythology.
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Cargo Pass will free up time in your sightseeing schedule without eating much into your travel budget.
Early-morning and late-night events are aimed at visitors with an interest in high places and rich culture who also have deep pockets.
Tickets will be required to enter Ginzan Onsen at its most beautiful time of day and year.
Beautiful Naked digital art event comes to Kyoto’s Nijo Castle after dark (contains no nudity)【Pics】
As the sun goes down, the lights go on for an amazing illumination of Kyoto’s 345-year-old castle and its fall-color gardens.
A lot of changes are coming to Japan’s laid-back unlimited ride ticket, and most of them aren’t good.
Historical tea houses, throwing stars, retro cafes, and Kanazawa’s special curry, all without any need to book a hotel.
Catching some Zs as we ride though the night lets us hit the ground running in Ishikawa Prefecture.
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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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