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Going to Japan just because the mood took you? Here's how to pull together an enjoyable trip quickly and safely.
SASAYA Holdings, which operates multiple restaurants in Osaka and beyond, says it's taken swift action after the incident went viral.
A couple's vacation to Hokkaido turned out worse than expected when they got stuck at 1,750 meters elevation in street clothes.
Some bars, coffee shops, and taxi services in Japan are experimenting with tips. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?
Some Hong Kong travelers are putting off visits to Japan - and it's all thanks to a manga published in 1999.
The village of Shirakawagō has 1,500 residents but welcomes two million tourists a year. It may clamp down in a bid to combat overtourism.
Wanna slice something open with a samurai sword while in Japan? Well, you can't, because the Japanese police are party poopers.
51.1% said they had no complaints, a big improvement over last year. However, crowding and immigration wait times have become issues.
The incident highlights the dangers of climbing Mt. Fuji without adequate equipment, preparation, or common sense.

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