Travel

Want some motivation to remain immersed in nature in Japan? The National Park Stamp Rally must be just the ticket.
How musical roads in Japan came about - and where to find the most scenic ones with a Japanese pop culture connection.
Some are calling for a more rigorous crackdown on tourists who disregard Japanese laws after the footage came to light.
As more people require rescue from the mountain during the off-season, both prefectures contemplate responding to public outcry.
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.

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