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Shimokitazawa: How Tokyo’s Funky Neighborhood Has Kept Its Cool

Here's how Shimokitazawa has avoided overdevelopment, and why it should be on your list of must-see spots in Tokyo.

Why are South Korean men rushing to Japan to find a partner? Some of them say it's because Korean culture sets too high a bar for marriage.

More places in Japan are charging tourists higher prices. However, one lawyer says, businesses have to be careful how they go about it.

The Kyoto Chamber of Commerce aims to utilize the data to support local businesses that have been impacted by the surge in overseas visitors.

A new nature theme park on Okinawa Island is betting it can appeal to inbound tourists - despite charging them more than locals.

A famous Buddhist temple in Fukuoka is charging a nominal fee to overseas tourists after some prove incapable of minding their manners.

APA Hotels in Japan are ubiquitous and affordable. Behind the cheap prices lies an aggressive business strategy and war crimes denialism.

Japan’s night travelers are growing, but roadside rest spots aren’t. Lawson steps in with a new safe—and paid—option.

Fans of the popular game and animated series will say "I choose you!" to these comfortable renovated spaces.