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Mount Tsukuba Cable Car Celebrates 100 Years With Renewed Tourism Campaign

The cable car's operator has re-dedicated itself to handling an influx of new tourists while preserving the area's natural beauty.

Wanna enjoy one of Japan's signature dishes but still stay halal? These five shops in Tokyo serve noodles without the pork and booze.

Where do you go in Tokyo to grab some drinks and bond with friends? For many in the city, the answer is increasingly "not Shibuya."

A popular and well-respected girls bar in Ikebukuro was reportedly the scene of a horrific case of abuse and sexual slavery.

More tourists report using AI translation - even though many admit it sucks. Here are better alternatives than talking through a machine.

Mister Donut is facing fierce competition from the likes of 7-Eleven and Krispy Kreme. Here's why it remains Japan's top donut choice.

The iconic boat house village saw nearly 480,000 visitors in 2024 - an estimated 270 times its population.

The massive new bookstore, with over 100,000 books, offers three cafes where you can choose to hang out for an hour - or even all day.

The woman who may be Japan's first prime minister is under fire for her "fossil-like thinking" on women's rights.