Day: February 25, 2026

The cheap bowls are a relief to some trying to stretch their money in difficult times. To others, however, they're a warning sign.
How anime pilgrimage in Japan has evolved from a fan ritual into a coordinated regional strategy to boost tourism.
Takaichi Sanae defended deleting years' worth of posts the day after an in-depth report used her own words against her.
Traveling and moving to Japan is about to get a lot more expensive, thanks to a proposed set of fee hikes.
It was an uncomfortable 5.5 hours for tourists hoping to see one of Tokyo's most expansive and beautiful views.
The bounty-style reporting scheme is unprecedented at the prefectural level - and it's drawing some obvious criticisms.

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