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New unlimited-ride JR Japan rail pass is perfect for a laid-back trip in east and northeast Japan

Taking your time in Kanto, Tohoku, and Chubu? This might be just the pass for you.

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Riot of Demons actually a great reason to visit one of Tokyo’s most beautiful hotels this summer

Historical section of Tokyo’s “museum hotel” to be overrun, beautifully, by oni.

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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid

Travelers urged to confirm status of their reservations, including those made through one of the most popular overseas services.

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Japan’s beautiful TeamLab art group opening its first permanent immersive museum in Kyoto【Video】

Installations are high-concept enough for deep-thinkers, beautiful enough for anyone to enjoy.

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Awesome tempura soba noodle breakfast makes this Tokyo hotel near Akihabara a budget travel hero

Skip the morning convenience store run and charge up for the day ahead with delicious seasonal tempura.

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There’s a new museum in Japan, but almost all of its location is a secret

Historic Edo-period buildings, modern art, and secret doors all feature in a unique adventure.

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Foreign tourists outnumber Japanese ones at Kyoto hotels for first time ever

Japan’s former capital experiences a historic first as inbound travel boom continues and Japanese travelers avoid staying in the city.

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JR’s new overnight sleeper train will connect Tokyo and northern Japan, is private cabin-only

A way to ride the rails from Tokyo to Tohoku while you snooze.

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Shinkansen coffee and ice cream vending machines make train travel in Japan magical

Bullet train blends you won’t get anywhere else.

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Japan’s 10 most beautiful hydrangea spots to visit【Photos】

Grab your umbrellas and get ready to see the silver/blue/purple/pink lining to Japan’s rainy season.

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This Hakata hotel is worth a little extra thanks to its all-you-can-eat steak breakfast buffet

Bargains are getting harder to find, but this Fukuoka hotel still feels (and tastes) like a good deal.

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Tokyo travel hack: How to enjoy a free sightseeing boat tour around Tokyo Bay

Little-known gem is how locals cruise the city in summer.

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Tokyo to Kyushu by ferry: An epic 21-hour journey on the sea

Join us on the sea less travelled.

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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says

Popular program in birthplace of samurai martial art iado forced to retool.

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Japan’s best rose gardens to visit in 2025

With thousands of bushes to be enjoyed, these floral wonderlands are just waiting for you to stroll around them.

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What to do if you forget your camera or other belongings on the Shinkansen

We get an unexpected lesson in bullet train property retrieval procedures.

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Fewer Japanese people traveling domestically, government blames birth rate, others blame foreign crowds, costs

Japanese domestic travel numbers have shrunk by more than the population has.

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Traveling to the the World Expo in Osaka with a baby? We’ve got survival tips for your family

Here’s our parent-to-parent advice for anyone visiting the Expo with small children in tow.

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Japan’s second-most-beautiful day-use hot spring might be underrated【Photos】

Shizuoka seaside town offers an amazing experience even if you’re not staying overnight.

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The adventure of skipping Tokyo’s crazy crowded commuter trains by biking home to the suburbs

Fresh air, meat, and so, so much darkness.

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