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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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Foreigner-friendly maid cafe adds translation panels to Akihabara location

Technology hopes to help visitors from overseas more thoroughly enjoy a unique aspect of Akiba culture.

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Japan’s ultra-convenient unregistered prepaid train cards return after nearly two-year absence

Suica and Pasmo cards that you can buy anywhere without registering personal data will be back in time for the spring travel season.

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Experience picking your own tea with a side of history at Chazuna in Kyoto’s Uji City

We’re ready to spill the tea on this spring’s event in Japan’s most famous city for green tea.

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Japanese hotel offering 183-night stay plan for an incredibly low price

An amazing deal if you’re headed to Japan’s upcoming world’s fair, or even if you’re skipping it entirely.

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Newest Japan full-bloom cherry blossom forecast shows mankai sakura coming earlier, especially in Tokyo

Sakura expected to reach full bloom earlier than last year in all regions of Japan but one.

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Haneda Airport mobile tea ceremony lets you start, or finish, your Japan trip with a tranquil sip

Bilingual event seeks to introduce traditional Japanese culture to the wider world.

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If you bought something in the Nintendo Museum, they might owe you some money for overcharging

Customers buying certain items have apparently been being overcharged ever since the museum opened, partial refunds now being offered.

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First foreigner becomes tour bus driver in Japan under specified skilled worker program【Video】

Expanded status of residence program opens up new avenue for foreigners working in Japan.

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Tourists in Kyoto cause chaos at railway crossing near Fushimi Inari Taisha

Overtourism leads to frightening scenes at a busy train crossing.

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Updated Japan cherry blossom forecast maps move up predicted start of sakura season

We’re getting closer to the start of sakura season, in more ways than one.

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It’s time to get a jump on beautiful pink blossoms at this forest garden in Japan【Photos】

Why wait for sakura when ume are already almost here?

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Japan to have full-flat overnight sleeper buses this spring【Video】

Why sit when you can lie down?

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Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki shares his beloved car with fans

As one era ends, a new one begins for the Citroën at Ghibli Park.

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Osaka bans smoking on all of its streets, violators will be fined by patrols, vaping included

Japan’s third-largest city expands smoking ban ahead of world’s fair.

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Shibuya’s other famous meeting spot statue has lost its home as part of redevelopment【Photos】

But don’t worry, the Hachiko alternative has moved into a new spot in the neighborhood.

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