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Japanese manhole covers become a hit with foreign tourists in off-the-beaten path Tokyo area

Street lids are now some of the city’s most unusual tourist sites, and there’s a way you can take them home as free souvenir cards.

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Beautiful Starbucks in Kobe is one of only 28 special Regional Landmark Stores in Japan

This Starbucks in a registered tangible cultural property is one of the country’s extra-special branches.

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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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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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Fujisan View Express: A train journey to Mt Fuji so stylish you’ll never want it to end

There’s one carriage that requires a special fare to ride in, but it’s worth it. 

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McDonald’s at Shibuya Center-gai becomes a hotspot for foreign tourists…but not for the food

If you’re looking to take the red pill and see the real Shibuya, this place will help you get there. 

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Retro vending machine corner is a hidden gem in the Japanese countryside

Step back in time with retro meals from the past but be warned — contents are hot!

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Fossil of an extinct crab discovered in a pillar at Tokyo Station

A fascinating link to the city’s ancient past…if you know where to find it.

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Ghibli Park announces opening dates for new areas

Never-before-seen images reveal what we can expect to see at Mononoke’s Village and the Witch’s Valley.

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Escape the Kyoto crowds at these lesser-known spots in Arashiyama

Find your zen at these special hideaways.

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Move aside, taiyaki! Mucchan Manju in Asakusa is the newest food trend we need to jump upon

There’s a new sweet fish in town.

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Japanese ramen chain becomes a hot topic with foreigners on Reddit, but is it any good?

The Ramen War offers you the choice between Peace, Freedom, Pistole or a Rusty Blade.

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The top 11 Japanese summer festivals, according to travellers

Mark your calendars for these spectacular festivals!

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Noodle joint in Harajuku becomes a hot topic with foreigners on Reddit, but is it any good?

Let’s find out if this Tokyo restaurant is a foreign tourist trap or a place that’s truly worth visiting.

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Eel vendor in Asakusa becomes a hot topic with foreigners on Reddit, but is it any good?

We find out if this is a foreign tourist trap or a truly great place to eat eel in Tokyo.

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The top 10 things foreign tourists visiting Japan want to do during Golden Week

Survey reveals a growing interest in facilities and experiences with beautiful scenery outside of central Tokyo.

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Toei Kyoto Studio Park takes you back in time to Edo period Japan, but all is not what it seems

Join us on a guided tour of the film set where hundreds of Japanese period movies and dramas are filmed every year.

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Mysterious mountain village is home to Christ’s grave and an ancient pyramid

With local customs linked to Judea, this is a very unusual Japanese community.

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