Enjoy some of the best tourist sites and experiences around the country without spending a single yen.
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We pay a visit to the new market to find out if the restaurants from Tsukiji are still as good as they used to be.
Photos and videos from first day at new fish market in Tokyo show a very different scene to Tsukiji.
Fishmongers, customers and tourists bid a sad farewell to the famous fish market, which was a Tsukiji mainstay for 83 years.
The famous performer even takes a walk on the sexy side by feasting on sushi with a crew of female dancers.
Just when we thought we’d seen the best from this talented Japanese art collaborative, they come out with another mind-blowing museum in Tokyo.
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Kyoto has a heartbreaking message for visitors who carve graffiti on trees in the famous grove.
Hanami flower-viewing season begins nine days earlier than average as the city’s official “sample tree” sprouts its first blossoms.
Visitors to the new Top Deck viewing platform get to enjoy VIP treatment along with the stunning Tokyo skyline.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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