tourist sites (Page 6)
Family pulls the final shutter down on one of the oldest Japanese sweets stores in the country.
Photos show iconic exterior being torn down, putting a giant question mark over the future of the popular tourist site.
A railway up the mountain aims to eliminate vehicles on the road to the fifth station but the round-trip fare for passengers won’t be cheap.
Serving diners since the days of the samurai and once loved by famous writers like Natsume Soseki, this long-standing business will soon be no more.
Look out — Japan’s old capital appears to be rising again, with an army of koi fish behind it.
Mother Nature attempts to reclaim the path at this rugged tourist site filled with mystery and beauty.
World Heritage-listed Golden Pavilion is currently covered up for repairs, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to see the building.
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All Lotteria fast food restaurants in Japan to close by the end of March
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Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo- Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
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Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
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Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
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The pros and cons of using Fluffy Foam Soy Sauce【Taste test】
Japan’s new 2,500-yen Ultimate Matcha Latte Float takes green tea to a whole new level
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British man arrested for biting Japanese police officer during shokumu shitsumon questioning
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
New “Bottle Man” bottle-cap battle toys too popular, sold out all over Japan on release day【Vid】
Host your very own Japanese summer festival with these DIY carnival game stands
Tokyo’s new burger chain isn’t new, is disappointing, tasty, and hopeful all at once【Taste test】
Japan’s new restaurant is reeling in customers with its all-you-can-eat sashimi experience
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