We head to Osaka’s world-famous canal district and see who’s thriving and who’s struggling with the drop in travelers from China.
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Mr. Sato heads to one of Japan’s biggest Chinatowns to see how things are following China’s travel advisory.
Tripling the current tax still isn’t enough for some politicians who want travelers to pay even more when flying out of Japan.
Complete with departure bell alarms, this is a unique way to wake up for your train in the morning.
No city in Japan is more symbolic of overtourism these days than Kyoto, so is the travel downturn from China having a noticeable effect?
It’s not Turkish, and even the rice plays a minor role, but it’s a meal beloved by locals that always sees a clean plate at the end of the meal.
Foodies today might be the dishes in a very different light than they did a generation ago as sushi now sits in the number-three rank.
With a diplomatic spat prompting a warning from the Chinese government, we go to see if it’s had any effect on Tokyo’s most popular historical neighborhood.
Take a bite out of one of these popular places where you can see the behind-the-scenes manufacturing process of some of your favorite foods in Japan.
With chairlifts, an illuminated slide, and a dazzling Tamagotchi display, Illumillion is a must-visit spot in Japan this winter.
We only took this ride to keep a promise to two elementary school girls, but it turned out to be well worth the ticket price.
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