Japan’s train companies keep some of their cars hotter than others. As climate change advances, riders on social media debate: are the trains too damn hot now? Or are they too damn cold?
Would YOU move to your favorite anime? Increasingly, some hardcore fans are doing just that. Here’s why some locales in Japan want to convert anime tourism into a longer-term relationship.
Want to see some spectacular nature spots in Japan? Try one of these bodies of water renowned for their natural blue beauty.
As some locales in Japan consider implementing a tourist tax, places such as Osaka are considering increasing – even doubling – their existing levies.
An elementary student who exposed a politician gaming is the latest Japanese citizen to catch elected officials sleeping or goofing off.
Looking for a new, unique travel destination in Japan? The Sado Mines in Niigata Prefecture are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Would you pay $20 for a bunch of grapes? Or $650 for a watermelon? Many people in Japan do. Here’s more on the history and purpose behind luxury fruit.
There’s a lot of excitement around Japan’s new money. But what will happen to the increasingly rare 2000 yen bill?
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