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Musical ekiben adds a tune to your train station bento meal

Japan’s only musical ekiben lets you sing for your supper.

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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says

Popular program in birthplace of samurai martial art iado forced to retool.

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Japan’s best rose gardens to visit in 2025

With thousands of bushes to be enjoyed, these floral wonderlands are just waiting for you to stroll around them.

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What to do if you forget your camera or other belongings on the Shinkansen

We get an unexpected lesson in bullet train property retrieval procedures.

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Is this Hello Kitty hotel room in Tokyo good enough to impress an 8-year-old girl?

Find out what happens when a father books a night here to impress his daughter.

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Fewer Japanese people traveling domestically, government blames birth rate, others blame foreign crowds, costs

Japanese domestic travel numbers have shrunk by more than the population has.

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Old soba restaurant on Japanese train station platform serves noodles with a side of nostalgia

If you’ve never tried ekisoba, now’s the time to get on board with the trend.

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Traveling to the the World Expo in Osaka with a baby? We’ve got survival tips for your family

Here’s our parent-to-parent advice for anyone visiting the Expo with small children in tow.

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Behold the Oniben, a new type of rice ball that’s part onigiri, part bento boxed meal

Traditional Japanese food gets a hybrid makeover.

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Japan’s second-most-beautiful day-use hot spring might be underrated【Photos】

Shizuoka seaside town offers an amazing experience even if you’re not staying overnight.

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The adventure of skipping Tokyo’s crazy crowded commuter trains by biking home to the suburbs

Fresh air, meat, and so, so much darkness.

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Japanese esports player removed from US tournament after joking with customs agent

Looks like international travel is no joking matter.

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Staying at this Tokyo budget hotel feels like visiting your Japanese grandma’s house

Granny hospitality at Ryogetsu.

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Made-to-order onigiri rice ball hotel breakfast buffet in Tokyo is open (and awesome) to all

A handmade way to start the day in downtown Tokyo’s most traditional neighborhood.

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Abandoned school being used for foreign tourists to experience Japanese high school in Chiba

Relive high school for the first time.

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Udon Doughnuts boom in popularity, get a whole new look at Japanese restaurant chain

Behold the Udonuts, with a texture like no other doughnut in Japan.

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Respect the salmon – a visit to an off-the-beaten-path foodie destination in Niigata【Photos】

This charming town on the Sea of Japan coast is a great place to dive into a local culinary culture without massive tourist crowds.

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In search of the fish with a human face in Japan

Travel to a hidden spot that’s home to a carp with a human face.

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Orange rice and orange curry from Ehime is even orangier than expected

“Oh My God!!”

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Ramen vending machine brings a new noodle stand experience to Tokyo station

A unique way to eat ramen in Japan.

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