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Bon Odori: Inside Japan’s Soulful Summer Dance Tradition

Every summer, neighborhoods and remote mountain villages across Japan ring with taiko, flute, and shuffling feet. Bon Odori is Japan's quietly extraordinary…

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Where Japanese People Actually Travel in August (And Why Foreign Tourists Don’t)

While inbound tourists mainly clog up the Golden Route, domestic Japanese travelers make full use of hisho-chi, highland summer resorts.

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Fukuoka: Why It’s Japan’s Underrated Best City for Tourists

A growing destination, Fukuoka is managing the potential pitfalls of overtourism through a mix of yatai and downtown development.

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Japan Drafts Dual Pricing Guidelines as Himeji Castle Posts Big Revenue Bump

As more tourist hot spots look at dual pricing, Japan's government prepares rules to ensure it's implemented legally.

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Scenic Train Journeys in Japan That You Can’t Miss

Sometimes, it really is more about the journey than the destination. Here are some romantic train rides in Japan that prove it.

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Okinawa Tourist Drownings Already Double Last Year’s Pace

The number of accidents parallels similar incidents across Japan as travelers take unnecessary risks and expose themselves to danger.

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Uber’s First Japan Taxi Partnership Will Give (Only) Tourists More Options

If you use Uber in Japan, you may find it easier to hail a ride soon, thanks to a new partnership with…

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Exploring Naoshima: The Stunning Art Islands of Seto Inland Sea

The islands used to be known for copper production. These days, they're one of the most-discussed art destinations worldwide.