No trip to Japan is complete without a dip in one of the country’s quintessential hot springs.
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Breathtaking images from a skilled photographer show that even one day in Japan’s former capitals is enough for unforgettable beauty.
Akihabara’s awesome Off Kai is a hair salon by otaku and for otaku, and SoraNews24 stopped by for a trim.
Enjoy some of the best tourist sites and experiences around the country without spending a single yen.
Your company is paying for you to take a pleasure trip! Awesome! You’ll be spending all weekend with your boss and coworkers! Not so awesome.
CEO of virtual YouTuber agency found himself sleeping in a cavernous room that dwarfed his tiny bed, to the delight of netizens.
Seems the people of Japan are listening to their stomachs when choosing the best of the nation’s roadside attractions.
The following is essential reading for parents, and possibly mental health professionals too.
Do-C provides Löyly and a warm pillar for an authentic Finnish sauna experience you won’t find anywhere else in Japan.
Architectural landmark is in a fantastic location from which to immerse yourself in the Tokyo lifestyle while seeing the city’s sights.
A visit to the mushroom kingdom to see if 600,000 fans could possibly be wrong, and also to eat some amazing ramen.
We pay a visit to the new market to find out if the restaurants from Tsukiji are still as good as they used to be.
As usual, ice cream is the answer to our problems.
No other travel document opens as many doors around the world as Japan’s passport just edges the number-tow nation.
Even in the biggest otaku mecca in the world, there’s a limit to how big the anime salutes are.
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