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Ryokan vs. Hotels: Inside Japan’s Unique Accommodation Culture

Should you stay in a "modern" hotel or a more "traditional" ryokan in Japan? Here's what to consider when deciding.

In order to fuel tourism investment and combat overtourism, close to 100 locales are considering new lodging taxes. How will this affect your trip?

Multiple locations across Japan are using social media and good old-fashioned pamphleteering to combat the negative effects of overtourism.

Convenience stores in Japan didn't always sell sushi. Today, the dish is a top draw, not just for residents, but for travelers too.

Looking for a quiet spot away from the crowds? Tourists to Tokyo rated these three locations as their favorite pit stops.

There are more tourists than ever in Yamanashi Prefecture - and they're setting a new record for traffic accidents.

Want to take pics in Shibuya Scramble without feeling like a nuisance? A movie set in Tochigi Prefecture has the perfect solution.

More tourists than ever are leaving their busted suitcases in hotel rooms and even at the airport. Here's how not to be one of them.

Here are all the reasons why you may need a phone number in Japan, and the best way to get an eSIM with a Japanese phone number attached.