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Japan is a safe place to travel if you're a woman on your own - but it's still wise to take a few precautions.
It may take a while to get there. But from hiking to udon, there's plenty to do in this gem of Japan that most inbound tourists overlook.
Ainu rights are in the news again after the head of the Conservative Party of Japan questioned their indigenous status.
In contrast to Japan's big cities, the country's ancient pilgrimage trails offer a radically different - and quieter - experience.
A lack of evidence and the quasi-official nature of nomikai led a court to rule against a company that tried to do the right thing.
One prominent journalist argues the youth market is slipping away. Others say they've heard this false cry before.