tourism (Page 5)

Beautiful unofficial Ghibli village in a Japanese forest is a magical place to spend an afternoon

Nukumori no Mori feels like a fantasy world and predates Ghibli Park by decades.

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Kyoto’s new Kuromi train is latest part of Sanrio star’s plan to Kuromify the world【Pics】

Kuromi and the Seven Princesses of Tango want to take you deeper into Kyoto Prefecture than just Kyoto City.

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The number of tourists was declining in this Japanese city, but Ono is now making its comeback

Bouncing back after a natural disaster, Ono showcases the charm of its floating castle, pristine springs, and soy sauce gelato.

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A visit to the birthplace of Kobe’s other famous food, sobameshi, to try it bokkake-style

The giant robot statue wasn’t the only surprise on our trip to Kobe neighborhood where its famous everyday dish that isn’t Kobe beef got its start.

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Sanrio’s Kuromi Kuromifies high tea with Kuromi Afternoon Tea Party in Japan【Photos】

We get classy and cute on a trip to Tohoku to try Kuromi’s take on afternoon tea.

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Foreign population in Japan hits record high as Japanese population falls to record low

The face of Japanese society is rapidly changing. 

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Japanese travelers losing interest in Kyoto, top sightseeing spots slip behind Nara at peak season

Kyoto may be the historical heart of traditional Japanese culture, but current conditions are making it a less attractive placer for locals to visit.

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Tokyo train stations giving out awesome giant Pokémon cards, but you’ll want to hurry

JR East’s easy-to-complete Pokémon stamp rally can only last as long as its card supply does.

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The 8 most annoying things people do on Japanese trains, according to local commuters

In a country renowned for good manners, these are the train etiquette rules to watch out for.

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Brand-new theme park in Japan charges foreign tourists 25 percent more than locals for tickets

Welcome, to two-tier pricing park!

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Japanese airline now has an onboard gacha capsule toy machine

You may have said goodbye to Japan, but you don’t have to say goodbye to capsule toys just yet.

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Getting off the beaten Kyoto temple path and onto a mossy one with the Kyoto Moss Tour Passport

New pass gets you access to six beautiful moss temples that aren’t that Moss Temple.

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Towering lanterns light up the summer sky at Akita’s famous festival

Watch performers balance spectacular lantern poles on their chins in an unforgettable summer festival.

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Tokyo hotel creates Evangelion rooms and Evangelion lounges for fans to mingle in【Photos】 

Ikebukuro hotel and anime series are both celebrating milestones this year.

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Foreign resident of Japan starts work as city’s first-ever non-Japanese rickshaw puller【Photos】

Trilingual guide spreading love for one of Japan’s most beautiful historical towns.

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For the ladies – An awesomely authentic old-school capsule hotel that accepts female travelers

Our experience traveler/capsule hotel newbie spends a night at Apaiser.

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These are Osaka’s three best digital rail passes for travelers

Unlimited subway rides, free admission to some of the city’s best sightseeing spots, and no paper ticket you need to pick up at a service counter.

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Discover some of the best snacks in Atami, a wonderland of Japanese street food

There’s a lot more to the city than just hot springs and seaside views.

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This mountain cottage retreat in Japan is the perfect summer escape

Skip the city heat and unwind with fresh mountain air at this charming summer resort.

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New Japanese train etiquette point arises from high temperatures and high handy fan sales

Personal electric fans are an imperfect solution to packed-train heat.

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