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eSIM for Japan Travel: The Easy Way to Data

Got data in Japan? Here's why an eSIM for Japan travel is a hassle-free way to stay connected while seeing the sights.

Are Foreign Tourists to Japan The Only Ones Behaving Badly?

Media reports blaming foreign tourists for bad behavior in Japan abound. But some say they're just imitating what the Japanese locals do.

Japanese Staff Struggle as Rude Tourists Insist on Their Mother Tongue

Some Japanese service staff say they're struggling to cope with visitors who don't make any effort to find linguistic common ground.

Want to Climb Mt. Fuji? You’ll Need a Reservation Now

In a bid to stop overtourism, Yamanashi Prefecture has launched a website and registration system for would-be Mt. Fuji climbers.

Tourists Are Flocking to Japan – and Leaving Their Luggage

Tourists to Japan are leaving a lot behind - and in some cases, that includes their broken luggage. One hotel in Tokyo found a neat solution to the problem.

Could You Get Trapped in a Japanese Subway Station Without Cash?

What happens if you're in a Japanese subway and your fare card stops working? Some folks found out the hard way recently. Here's how to avoid finding yourself in the same pickle.

Would You Buy This $25K Japan Tour? No One Else Would, Either

It was supposed to be a luxury tour of a beautiful area of Japan for the world's elite. So why did no one end up buying it? The tale of how Tochigi Prefecture's $25K tour went bust.

Welcome Suica App Will Make Japan Travel Easier

A new app from Japan Railways East set to debut next year will make it easier for tourists to get around before they even leave their homes.

Hanko Seals Become Hot New Japan Tourist Souvenir

Hanko seals in Japan may one day go obsolete due to digitization. But thanks to tourists buying them as souvenirs, they're more popular than ever.

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