travel (Page 8)

Japanese hand-dug tunnels on a bamboo forest trail are like a quest in a video game

Complete with advice from a local side character, this off-the-beaten path adventure is wild and frightening at the same time. 

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Delicious ramen, cursed hills, green spaces, and more on the Sugimaru bus【Tokyo Loop Buses】

Exploring the delicious beauty of Suginami Ward.

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Studio Ghibli and Tokyo Metro team up for summer stamp rally with adorable Catbus prize

But you’ll want to act fast.

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Japanese mayor suddenly speaks fluent English with AI video that surprises even him

The city with Japan’s largest U.S. naval base gets an English-speaking AI mayor.

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Japan’s firefly season is here, and here are four great inns to take in the softly glowing beauty

A relaxing way to experience an elegant early summer tradition.

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How to get to east Japan’s best highway rest stop for foodies without a car of your own

Your stomach will thank you for the legwork.

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Japanese public toilet in Tokyo is more like a fancy restaurant than a restroom

High-class Shibuya neighbourhood is home to well-known celebrities…and a famous toilet.

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Bad-mannered tourists cause chaos at new Mt Fuji viral photo spot, city erects fence to stop them

Fuji City’s Great Dream Bridge becomes a nightmare for local residents.

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Tourist ban now in effect in Kyoto’s Gion geisha district…but are visitors obeying the rules?

A recent video of a maiko being chased by a tourist in Gion proves why the ban is necessary.

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East Japan Railways phasing out magnetic paper tickets, seven other rail operators will too

New ticket system looks to cut costs and boost environment friendliness.

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Free drinks, curry, fried rice, saunas, and more at Tokyo Shinbashi capsule hotel

How does Anshin Oyado’s Shinbashi location compare to the Shinjuku one?

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Tokyo ferry boat doesn’t tell you the island you’re going to until departure time, and it’s awesome

Who’s up for an island adventure that leaves from downtown Tokyo?

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Has the Mt Fuji Lawson blackout screen really stopped tourists from taking photos?

Visit to Fujikawaguchiko reveals the truth about the tourist situation.

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Yoko Sushi chain in Germany is doing its own thing and honestly, we’ve got to respect that

Our Japanese reporter dishes on her experience trying sushi at a popular sushi delivery chain.

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Tourists damage Mt Fuji Lawson blackout screen that was meant to stop bad-mannered visitors

Bad behaviour continues as sightseers find way to override the system.

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Under-the-radar downtown Tokyo neighborhood’s hotel is close to Ueno Park and super affordable

Spending the night at Capsule Land Yushima.

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Vacation with Oshawott in this Pokémon collaboration hotel room in Mie Prefecture

Let Oshawott be the star of your stay in a popular travel destination city famous for its seascapes and pearl divers.

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Japanese department store rooftop is a secret oasis where you can escape the crowds in Tokyo

A secret world awaits you above the bright lights of Kabukicho. 

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Cheap hotel beside cemetery at Kozukappara execution grounds in Tokyo is a scary place to stay

Things go bump in the night at this unique accommodation in Minami Senju.

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Himakajima: The Japanese island with one traffic light that only turns green once a year

In this town, green means its time to renew your Netflix subscription.

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