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Rise and shine for this spread of delicious regional specialties and locally grown vegetables that’s offered to hotel guests and non-guests alike.
Just because Kyoto is always a popular place to visit doesn’t mean it always has to be expensive.
Starbucks aside, you can really get a feel for the Taisho era in this newly reopened landmark.
Your eyes will love the traditional Japanese garden, but keep your ears open for a sound that’s been marking life in this town for centuries.
Tourists criticised for standing in front of traffic and treating the traditionally dressed women like objects.
Often-overlooked temple in one of Japan’s most best sightseeing towns was inspired by the story of a deeply devoted samurai cat.
Pikachu and his pals want to give you a very special hello as soon as you step outside Tokyo’s international airport.
Survey says one in two foreigners have been bummed out by meeting Japanese people with bad breath.
We join the festivities at Suga Shrine, made famous as one of the real-life locations from the hit anime film Your Name.
One of the most unusual stations in the country, where you’re not allowed to exit the station, but you can visit a secret park by the platform.
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