Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency claims the country isn’t exciting enough to appease the Western crowd.
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Voldemort, Donald Trump, and Johnny Depp are just some of the famous faces you’ll find at this one-of-a-kind museum.
Towering snow sculptures pay homage to Final Fantasy and Osamu Tezuka’s beloved anime characters.
Survey reveals foreign visitors of different nationalities have similar tastes when it comes to Japanese experiences, but not Japanese food.
The unusual memo pad has become so popular it’s caused the maker’s online store to shut down.
For the next few months, Saga will be teaming up with Sagat and the rest of the Street Fighter II crew.
Each bottle can only be purchased in the specific tourist spot it was designed for, so tracking down all nine requires a Japanese road trip of epic proportions.
Behind the bright lights and massive robots at this popular tourist spot is a female president who’s been there from the very beginning.
There’s much more to the main island’s northernmost prefecture than just delicious apples.
The global coffeehouse chain has two stunning stores planned for these world-famous tourist spots.
Businesses in one of Japan’s oldest shopping strips are wondering if they can survive after the surprising new increase.
Spending time with a world-famous printmaking craftsman while creating your own handmade souvenir is one of the best experiences you can have in Tokyo.
Follow the cool crowd and head to these little-known cafes for unusual themed experiences you won’t ever forget.
Clean, new and with lots of available extras, this is a fantastic option for savvy travellers.
A little-known milky paradise awaits those who know where to look at this busy station in the capital.
The palatial room can be found at a hotel that accommodates the Japanese Emperor on his travels.
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