Travel

Looking to work remotely as the winter trudges on? A new report names Tokyo as a prime location for digital nomads seeking an escape.
The location near Asari Station in Otaru has become a famous "hidden" tourist spot, especially among Chinese travelers.
There's still a lot of fun stuff to see and do in Akihabara. Then there are the vending machines selling oden, bugs, and even an old phone.
The Japanese e-scooter company is once again asking you not to take their devices on the expressway, you stupid *!&@ing idiots.
Want to try a taste of Sweden in Japan? Who wouldn't?! Now you can thanks to a limited edition vending machine in Ikebukuro.
Good news for those spooked by overtourism headlines: a clear majority in Japan say they approve of the influx of visitors.
Why one neighborhood in Tokyo is littered with signs telling AirBnB and other short-term vacation renters from abroad to get out.
Bad news for Square Enix fans: The company has announced its cafe in Akihabara will shutter as of March 31st, 2025.
The New York Times has named Toyama City as one of its must-see travel gems for 2025. Here's what makes the Japanese city so charming.

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