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Kyoto’s Meiji-era mansion opens a private tearoom with stained glass for just one day

A rare East-meets-West tea ceremony in a seldom seen tearoom.

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Sushi Bus: Japan’s first conveyor-belt bus lets you eat sushi while sightseeing around Tokyo

Jiro dreams of sushi, but he never would’ve dreamed of this.

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Ninja theme park suddenly closes in Japan, shadow warriors undone by shady real estate deals

If only some justice-loving shinobi had put a stop to things before Ise Ninja Kingdom had to shut down.

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Why do foreign tourists queue up to eat at Tokyo Little House?

Little converted Japanese house has a very big following.

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Anime fans can now wear a Seiko watch inspired by Japan’s One Piece Shinkansen

Beautiful timepiece combines two things Japan is famous for: anime and precision timekeeping.

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New Shinkansen Supreme Class private cabins get try-before-you-ride displays at Tokyo, other stations

Wondering if this extra luxury on your Japan trip is worth the extra ticket cost? Here’s a free way to find out.

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Dog-friendly Wanwan Liner bus to begin operations between Tokyo and Osaka this fall

This upcoming doggy express offers a new option for long-distance travel in comfort with your Best Friend.

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Tokyo giving out free furoshiki from Pikachu’s designer to help tourists carry their garbage home

The traditional, reusable cloth that can be converted into a bag is part of a new campaign designed to “Keep Tokyo Clean.”

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Visiting Japan’s muscular mascot character dog at his free museum near Kansai International Airport

There’s a manga-related reason Inunakin is so buff.

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Watch a sumo bout inside Tokyo Tower, at a new restaurant endorsed by two yokozuna

Sumo and chanko nabe are just some of the highlights of this new Japanese culture experience.

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Ride a tram that survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on a new limited-time history tour

Step back in time on Hiroshima’s “Peace Loop 653”, a special tour that links passengers to the city’s past and present.

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Japanese airlines set to cut fuel surcharges for international flights in September and October

Flights to Japan are about to get cheaper for overseas tourists.

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Delta Airlines adds first nonstop flight between Japan’s Narita Airport and U.S. in seven years

After a seven-year absence, Delta is ready for daily flights from its west coast hub to the Tokyo-area international airport.

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This beautiful Okinawa beach gives you the best of both worlds when visiting the prefecture [Pics]

Minnajima combines remote-island beauty with main-island-stay convenience.

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Beautiful off-the-beaten-path spot near samurai castle in rural Japan looks like a Monet painting

Here’s today’s reason not to skip Gifu in your Japan travel plans.

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Studio Ghibli theme park announces new expansion saluting a previously off-limits anime

After initially saying no to a Nausicaa area, Ghibli has had a change of heart.

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This beautiful rural Japan river is a great alternative to touristy summer retreats [Photos]

The Enbaragawa River’s lighting and subsurface flow put it on a different level of natural beauty.

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Tired of city life? Try out Japanese rural life for a few days on an active volcano in Kagoshima

Escape Tokyo to harvest mandarins, dig footbaths, or learn how to run an inn.

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New Japanese vending machine at Shinkansen station sells cups of ice on platform

A new way to make your journey on Japan’s fastest trains even cooler.

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Kochia calling: Right now is a great off-season season to visit this beautiful Japanese park

Before Hitachi Seaside Park turns red for autumn, it’s got a beautiful summer color to show you too.

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