Sure, Tokyo and Kyoto are nice, but this northeastern town is their top Japan travel pick.
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The winning spot grabs the people’s vote for all of northern Japan for the fourth year in a row.
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Capsule House K was the mountain retreat of architect Kisho Kurosawa, but now it can be yours for the night.
What started out feeling like a dumb gag manga became a source of strength as our otaku reporter searched for a purpose in life.
Real-life bunnies, bunny statues, bunny amulets, bunny mythology–make this year truly the Year of the Rabbit, through travel!
We’ve gotta say, there’s no way we would’ve thought this remote-looking location would turn out to be such a hidden gem.
Japanese comedian calls out “bad manners” of Pokémon-playing friends, but not everyone thinks his take is the very best.
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