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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Step back in time with old-school vending machines that dispense unique products in retro packaging.
First weekend following new entry procedures sees foreign visitors picking up loads of bargains, thanks to the weak yen.
Heartfelt advice for those hoping to visit the World Heritage site before the end of the year.
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Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
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Japanese Penis Festival shrine distances itself from penis mascot
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