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The owner says he's "heartbroken" that he has to close the toy museum in Niigata Prefecture because some parents can't control their kids.
You may have missed out on the noodle room but not to fear - the Washington Hotel has other themes waiting for you.
A new "full flat sleeper" design debuting in March will attempt to make using a night bus for concerts a less tiring experience.
Looking for a hot soak this winter in Japan? A new ranking finds the top onsen (hot springs) you should visit to stay warm.
If you got 'em, don't smoke 'em unless you're in one of Osaka City's designated smoking spots - or you'll pay a fine for lighting up.
At Home Cafe hopes to better accommodate foreign tourists as well as deaf customers using a visualization device from a Japanese company.
Going to Shibuya Station? Be warned that a change to the Hachiko Gate due to construction will slow you down.
As of March 2025, Japan will eliminate the "PIN bypass" procedure that's allowed customers to get away without entering their secret code.
Booking a hotel for Japan travel? Expect a bit of a sticker shock: hotel prices are at levels not seen since 1997.