Travel

There are more tourists than ever in Yamanashi Prefecture - and they're setting a new record for traffic accidents.
Want to take pics in Shibuya Scramble without feeling like a nuisance? A movie set in Tochigi Prefecture has the perfect solution.
More tourists than ever are leaving their busted suitcases in hotel rooms and even at the airport. Here's how not to be one of them.
Here are all the reasons why you may need a phone number in Japan, and the best way to get an eSIM with a Japanese phone number attached.
Here's how Shimokitazawa has avoided overdevelopment, and why it should be on your list of must-see spots in Tokyo.
Why are South Korean men rushing to Japan to find a partner? Some of them say it's because Korean culture sets too high a bar for marriage.
More places in Japan are charging tourists higher prices. However, one lawyer says, businesses have to be careful how they go about it.
The Kyoto Chamber of Commerce aims to utilize the data to support local businesses that have been impacted by the surge in overseas visitors.
A new nature theme park on Okinawa Island is betting it can appeal to inbound tourists - despite charging them more than locals.

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