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Kyoto Buddhist Temple Warns of New Photography Scam

A famous Buddhist temple in Kyoto is once again drawing visitors - as well as scammers looking to profit off of them.

JR East and the PASMO Corporation have started limiting the sale of new transit cards. What does this mean for your trip to Japan?

Planning to go to Universal Studios Japan in August? Check your dates carefully, as prices are set to hit record highs.

Who would win in a battle between Tyrannosaurus Rexes and humans? What if it's a battle where short, stubby arms are a handicap?

The famous Japan Rail Pass will be 70% more expensive, leading 70% of potential tourists to say they'll pass on the pass.

The schedule on Japan's famous "Enoden" train is changing for the first time in 71 years - and residents aren't thrilled about it.

The pandemic changed all of us. It also apparently changed the deer at Nara, whose behavior shifted as human contact decreased.

Things appear to be "back to normal" for Japan's extended Golden Week holiday - and the result is jam-packed tourist traps.

As tourists pour back into Japan, more and more municipalities are taxing their stay. Here's what it means for your trip.