tourism (Page 22)

Why Sensoji temple in Asakusa is better at night

One of Tokyo’s most historic areas is even more spectacular without the crowds.

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Akutai Matsuri: Japan’s Verbal Abuse Festival, where insults and bad behaviour are encouraged

People in Japan are known for being polite, but not at this weird winter festival.

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Gem hunting: A top Japanese activity more tourists need to know about

Walk away with garnets, amethysts, rubies and sapphires at this little-known tourist spot.

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Free alcohol and curry make this cheap capsule hotel near Shinjuku Station a great place to stay

A whole load of free perks await you just seconds away from the station.

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Stay at a Japanese capsule hotel in Tokyo for less than US$20 a night

Tokyo accommodation doesn’t get much cheaper than this.

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Mysterious mountain restaurant in Japan whisks us away to another world

Hidden gem wows us with its atmospheric setting, and its amazing food.

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Shibuya locks down Hachiko statue for Halloween 2023 while Burger King Center Gai shuts its doors

Shibuya City is serious about stopping the Halloween street party this year.

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Chikura no Iwaya: Secret beach cave only appears for two hours a day, and here’s how to see it

Created completely by nature, this is a hidden gem you won’t want to miss during your Japan travels.

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Shibuya City cracks down on Halloween 2023 with massive “Stay Away!” campaign

The vibe around Shibuya is tense right now, as the city attempts to abolish “the craziest Halloween in the world”.

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The Ferris wheel at this Japanese highway oasis is scarier than it looks

Some special parking areas in Japan have more thrills to offer than luxury high-tech toilets.  

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Ride bikes on an abandoned railway line at this hidden tourist spot in Japan

Old railway tracks get a new lease on life in the mountains.

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Fake monks scam foreign tourists out of their cash in Tokyo

A reminder to be careful while sightseeing at famous tourist spots in Japan. 

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Cute ekiben station bento looks like it’s from Japan but it’s from a different place entirely

Similar in so many ways, except one which sets them apart.

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Kyoto village dealing with poo on floor as Japanese-style toilets confuse foreign travelers

Public restroom trash containers overflowing with used wiping papers also a problem.

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Grids Tokyo: Cheap hotel + hostel near Ueno Station is a convenient, stylish place to stay

A sweet deal for around US$25 a night.

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All-you-can-eat sashimi from Tokyo’s fish market, convenient location make this budget hotel great

And the free ochazuke makes it even better.

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Take it from a local: This resort island off the coast of Nagasaki is totally worth a side trip

It’s the perfect weekend getaway for Nagasaki locals…and the perfect place to add to a visitor’s itinerary!

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Amazing fruit bouquet crepes of Japanese sweets shop Eternity — a dessert you’ll always remember

Your stomach and eyes will thank you for making a stop at this seaside town’s side-street dessert spot.

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Why you shouldn’t say you’ve seen enough until you’ve seen Japan’s Nikko, and seen it as an adult

Nikko’s famous Kegon no Taki waterfall bored our reporter on his class trip, but it’s a different story now that he’s grown up.

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Cruising around Gunkanjima, Japan’s otherworldly “Battleship Island”【Photos】

Our Nagasaki native gets her first up-close look at the whole-island ghost town.

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