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Beautiful Naked digital art event comes to Kyoto’s Nijo Castle after dark (contains no nudity)【Pics】
As the sun goes down, the lights go on for an amazing illumination of Kyoto’s 345-year-old castle and its fall-color gardens.
A lot of changes are coming to Japan’s laid-back unlimited ride ticket, and most of them aren’t good.
Historical tea houses, throwing stars, retro cafes, and Kanazawa’s special curry, all without any need to book a hotel.
Catching some Zs as we ride though the night lets us hit the ground running in Ishikawa Prefecture.
Report says schools are looking at alternatives to the traditional top school trip destination.
Here are four great places in Japan where you can enjoy both the fall foliage as well as a soak in the hot springs.
Dramatic coastline has a dramatic reason for sharing its name with a priest from the Heian period.
Looking for a scenic outing this month? This lakeside park in Shiga will leave you transfixed with all of its autumn glory.
…and which are still worth visiting even if you’ve never watched or read the Hokkaido adventure anime/manga.
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Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
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Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
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- Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026- Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
- Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
- Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】- Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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- Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid- Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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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Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
How to make curry in a rice cooker with zero prep work and no water[Recipe]
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Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Japanese zoo’s monkey bonds with Ikea stuffed orangutang following abandonment by mother[Video]
These are Tokyo train lines people most want to live along【Survey】
Tokyo Station’s perfect breakfast spot might just be this izakaya Japanese-style pub
Want to buy a giant, rideable robot? Amazon Japan will sell you one
Japanese potato chip Rubik’s Cubes coming soon
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Lotteria craziness continues with the new okonomiyaki burger
We attach chemical butt-warmers to our crotches but really should know better
We eat at an Ishigaki Island hotel breakfast buffet that has incredible value for the money
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