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Special penis shrine books will even be available for the first time this year.
Tokyo is still waiting for its sakura to start blooming, but Hirosaki Castle, in the frozen north, is already beautifully pink.
Hardcore anime fans like to travel and snap pics like anyone else, but there’s something that’s always just out of frame.
If you don’t like changing trains, Tokyo Station is probably your best bet for a starting point.
No loyalty program or first-class ticket required for this traveler’s oasis with free drinks, loaner Nintendo Switch systems, and shower booths.
Immigration Bureau’s relaxed visa policy has boosted tourism from southeast Asia, but it seems to have come with an unwanted side-effect.
The Royal Express is coming to Hokkaido, but if you can’t wait, it’s already running in the Tokyo area.
Filled with marvelous displays and breathtaking performances, this is one festival you won’t want to miss.
Satisfyingly sexy sushi room has foreign travelers writing thank-you letters to the staff.
A super-cheap way to satisfy your morning hunger and taste buds when traveling in Tokyo on a budget.
Cycle on water, visit scenic sites and enjoy some of the best sushi in the country at the westernmost tip of Japan’s main island.
This is where you’ll find Japan’s largest cave, a BBQ by the sea, and a rural hotel where Russian President Putin slept in a room behind bulletproof glass.
Day two of our epic adventure includes an ancient soy sauce factory, pressed sushi, and rabbit-eared samurai helmets.
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