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A New York Times article puts a spotlight on a hot new destination in Japan. Will the attention given to the spectacular Yamaguchi City help with the country's overtourism problem?
Need a good picture for the 'gram while in Japan? A Japanese company analyzed social media data to find the best spots in all 47 prefectures.
A recent social media post spotlights a soba shop in Nagano that's been running for years. You might just barely squeeze in, though.
It's not always easy to grab a taxi in Japan as a visitor. However, more services are making it easier than ever for tourists to hail a ride.
Climate change is making it harder to plan for cherry blossom viewing in Japan than ever. Here's what you need to know - and where to go for the best views.
Thanks to overtourism, climbing Mt. Fuji is tougher than ever. Here are some less taxing alternative viewing locations.
With tourism booming in Japan, people are finding it tough to get around - and unlicensed taxi services are filling the gap.
Forget sushi and ramen. More than ever, tourists to Japan are discovering the delectability of the country's egg-based dishes. Here's what to eat - and where to go - on your next trip.
A new strain of insecticide-resistant bed bug is bugging Japan after making stops in France and Korea. Here's what you need to know before your next trip.