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Visit These Four Japan Locations That Rank Among the World’s Greatest Places

Wanna see some of the best that Japan has to offer? TIME Magazine says these four stops are must-adds for anyone's list.

New Tokyo Service Lets Tourists Get a Break From Their Young Kids

Need a little adult time on your family trip to Japan? A new service in Tokyo offers a great place for kids to play while you get a breather.

Senkyaku Banrai: Why This Tokyo Tourist Trap Has So Few Foreign Tourists

More foreign tourists will visit Japan this year than ever. But you won't see many of them at this spot near Toyosu.

Sakamichi Brewing: Crafting Japanese Beer Culture in Tachikawa

At long last, the craft beer scene is booming in Tokyo. We sat down with the craft entrepreneurs at Sakamichi Brewing to learn more about the local scene.

Shirakawa to Dramatically Raise Parking Rates to Combat Overtourism

Shirakawa sees 1,000 times more tourists than residents every year, leading it to seek new strategies to manage traffic.

Kagoshima Coast Guard Lauded After Denying Nuisance YouTubers Ferry Entry

An infamous streamer's bad reputation caught up with him in Kagoshima, where a Coast Guard director laid down the law.

Japan Says Tourists Getting Japanese Driver’s Licenses is Fine, Actually

The government's official response to a request to close a license exchange loophole is, "don't worry about it."

Japan Mulls Raising Departure Tax to Fund Overtourism Measures

Some are livid that Japan's plan to raise the departure tax to between 3,000 to 5,000 yen would apply to Japanese citizens as well.

Check Out Japan’s Most Vibrant Cherry Blossom Festivals

Where can you see the most astounding cherry blossoms in Japan? Here are a few festivals you might not otherwise have considered.

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