Hanami season began today in the capital, giving us a better idea of when to expect the glorious full bloom period.
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“Anti-luxurious, anti-cheap” hotel offers stylish, comfortable homes-away-from-homes in the heart of Japan’s capital.
Tokyo’s last trains are too early for many travelers and partiers, but they’re a God-send for overworked office employees.
But people aren’t happy about tourists trespassing and littering while they get the perfect photo.
People in Japan cast their vote for their favourite hanami spot and the places where they most want to see sakura before they die.
Now’s your chance to snag a samurai armor-inspired T-shirt during your next visit to Kamakura, a beautiful day trip destination from Tokyo.
Welcome to a dreamworld where you can stay up all night reading manga on a bed inside a bookshelf.
Hotel operators say the ancient capital’s beautiful temples have a newfound image as congested and inconvenient.
Noborito Station on the Odakyu Line got a Fujiko F. Fujio facelift! We take a trip through the Anywhere Door to check it out.
”What’s the purpose of your visit?” is a common question to get asked at immigration. “Who do you main?” is not.
Starkly striking wabi-sabi sensibilities are the perfect match for this micro-hotel in the heart of Tokyo.
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Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
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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
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Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s amazing egg sandwiches sold from self-serve roadside fridges have an inspiring backstory
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