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Off-the-beaten-tourist-track observatory tower in Tokyo has great views of the city…for free!

A tower that’s also a hall, and a ship.

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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.

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One of Japan’s most awesome rail passes, the Seishun 18 Ticket, just got a lot less awesome

A lot of changes are coming to Japan’s laid-back unlimited ride ticket, and most of them aren’t good.

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Non-tourist trap fish market in northeastern Japan captures our hearts with amazing sashimi

We get off the beaten path and get awesome maguro in Shiogama.

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

Historical tea houses, throwing stars, retro cafes, and Kanazawa’s special curry, all without any need to book a hotel.

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Nintendo files multiple new trademarks for hotel/restaurant operations in Japan

Following the opening of the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, could a Nintendo hotel be next?

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Chinese drivers flocking to Japan for quick and easy route to international licenses

Come for the food, stay for the ability to drive in 100 countries.

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No train, no hotel – How to do an overnight bus trip to Kanazawa from Tokyo – Part 1【Photos】

Catching some Zs as we ride though the night lets us hit the ground running in Ishikawa Prefecture.

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Meet the kind Japanese grandpa who takes photos for tourists at the Hachiko statue in Shibuya

Inspiring individual makes a great impression on foreign tourists.

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Kyoto losing its luster as a school trip destination as tourist crowds continue to swell

Report says schools are looking at alternatives to the traditional top school trip destination.

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Tokyo’s downtown Chuo Line now has first-class Green Car carriages for no additional cost to ride

We take a ride and take advantage of a deal that won’t last forever.

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Foreign tourist angers locals for doing pull-ups on torii gate at shrine in Japan

Sacred sites are not the place for gymnastics.

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Enjoy fall to the fullest by soaking up a splash of color with autumn leaves and onsen

Here are four great places in Japan where you can enjoy both the fall foliage as well as a soak in the hot springs.

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Tokaido Shinkansen Sushi Journey Bento takes your taste buds on a trip from Tokyo to Osaka

Bullet train travel gets a tasty new ekiben upgrade.

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A visit to Japan’s priest murder party cliffs of Tojinbo【Photos】

Dramatic coastline has a dramatic reason for sharing its name with a priest from the Heian period.

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This market is the birthplace of the “selfish” sashimi bowl, and it’s awesome【Photos】

Let’s head to Hokkaido’s Washo Market for the original kattedon experience.

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Clear tonkotsu ramen becomes a cult hit at “Ramen Runway” in Japan

A cheap meal that gives ramen at Michelin-starred restaurants a run for their money.

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Three beautiful outside-the-cities places to visit in Hokkaido with a connection to Golden Kamuy

…and which are still worth visiting even if you’ve never watched or read the Hokkaido adventure anime/manga.

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Japan voted Best Country in the world for second year in a row in Condé Nast Traveler poll

Back-to-back honor reflects Japan’s timeless and at-the-moment appeals.

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Shinkansen zombie outbreak occurring for first-ever haunted bullet train event

Traveling by bullet train in Japan is such a no-brainer that even zombies will do it.

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