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Made-to-order onigiri rice ball hotel breakfast buffet in Tokyo is open (and awesome) to all

A handmade way to start the day in downtown Tokyo’s most traditional neighborhood.

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Respect the salmon – a visit to an off-the-beaten-path foodie destination in Niigata【Photos】

This charming town on the Sea of Japan coast is a great place to dive into a local culinary culture without massive tourist crowds.

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New retro museum in Tokyo is like a time portal back to the Showa era【Photos】

A look back at Japan’s past in one of Tokyo’s more modern neighborhoods.

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Small trees, big beauty await at Japan’s Bonsai Art Museum【Photos】

Less than an hour from downtown Tokyo, this neighborhood with a rich bonsai history is a beautiful spot for a little miniature tranquility.

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Temple in tiny town in Japan transforms into otherworldly beauty on special summer nights

Tokoji’s event is compelling reason to make a trip to one of Japan’s less-visited prefectures.

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A close encounter with a dangerous criminal on a Shinkansen bullet train in Japan

Frightening experience shows that although Japan might be considered safe, you never know when you might have a brush with danger.

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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer

Lack of trash cans once again is high on the list, but not the top response.

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Go back in time at this off-the-beaten tourist site in Japan

Historic World Heritage Site is a living breathing town that looks like it did when samurai roamed the streets.

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Taste-testing Japan’s “I love Obama” cakes【Taste test】

There’s an obvious gag gift element to these manju from Fukui, but is the pun delicious?

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Is Tokyo’s obviously for-foreign-tourists wagyu sukiyaki crepe delicious enough for a local?

We could be falling into a tourist trap in Asakusa, or we could be falling in meaty love.

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Best breakfast in Akihabara? Might be the breakfast buffet at this “family restaurant”

Most Jonathan’s don’t have a buffet, but this one is an awesome exception.

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A daytime visit to Tokyo’s “station of despair” to look for demon lairs【Photos】

Just because this trip to Otsuki didn’t go as planned doesn’t mean it didn’t go well.

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

Local dances, local ramen, and more to love about Tokushima.

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How to do an overnight bus trip to Tokushima from Tokyo – Part 1【Photos】

A special bus takes us to a part of Japan with a special dance, special mountain, and more.

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Shimane’s hidden travel sites, where you can escape the crowds and enjoy traditional Japan

Sake, shrines and onsen hot springs await you at beautiful destinations that are yet to be discovered by overseas tourists.

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Mt. Fuji climbing reservation website is now open, and here’s how to reserve your spot

Reservations and per-person hiking fees are now mandatory for the Yoshida Trail.

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The pros and cons of working from a Japanese hot spring inn

Onsen ryokan stay leads to some surprising discoveries.

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Foreign travelers’ lukewarm reactions to traditional Japanese inn food causing changes in Kyoto

Classical part of ryokan culture is fading away at some inns.

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Bulbasaur burgers to eat and Pokémon to keep you company are part of Tokyo hotel’s summer plans

Luxurious relaxation and Pikachu pancakes both part of the package.

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15 famous hotels in Tokyo investigated by Fair Trade Commission over possible price fixing

Hotels had been meeting for decades to exchange insider information regarding occupancy rates and future pricing projections.

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