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“People wearing their backpacks on their backs” and “people holding their backpacks in front of them” both rank high on list of train riders’ annoyances.
After years of dealing with ill-mannered visitors, Watazumi Shrine has had enough with what it calls “the destruciton of Japanese culture.”
Northern Japanese town famous for its castles and cherry blossoms also has one of the country’s most unique hotels.
Price to climb Mt Fuji doubles from Yamanashi side, Shizuoka side to charge tolls for first time.
Study finds locals avoiding famous temples and other spots booming with overseas tourists, heading elsewhere instead.
A rare onsen that uses 100-percent natural hot spring water pumped directly from the source.
Dangle your feet in the air as you enjoy a modern Japanese bento at this aerial restaurant.
Operational shift means no more unique station melodies on one Tokyo line, and more could follow.
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