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American Tourist “Mistakenly” Brings Gun Into Japan

You may experience longer wait times at Japan's arrival ports thanks to one American who forgot he was carrying a firearm.

NAVITIME's latest revision to its app now includes a Safety feature with emergency information in 13 different languages.

Of those who refused to communicate with someone in English, 76.5% said it was due to lack of confidence.

3,850 yen for a bowl of soba? Such high prices have some criticizing the upcoming World Expo. Others, however, are speaking up in its defense.

A beautiful shrine on the island of Tsushima has dropped the ban hammer after what it calls an "unforgivable act of disrespect."

JR Tokai says it's adding even more luxury options to some runs of its critical line between Tokyo and Osaka.

Looking for a space to relax in Tokyo? Check out these not-so-crowded cafes that combine good coffee with a book lover's aesthetic.

Two Japanese citizens proved that bad tourism behavior is a global phenomenon when one of them dropped trou at the historical site.

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