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It may take a while to get there. But from hiking to udon, there’s plenty to do in this gem of Japan that most inbound tourists overlook.
Ainu rights are in the news again after the head of the Conservative Party of Japan questioned their indigenous status.
In contrast to Japan’s big cities, the country’s ancient pilgrimage trails offer a radically different – and quieter – experience.
A lack of evidence and the quasi-official nature of nomikai led a court to rule against a company that tried to do the right thing.
One prominent journalist argues the youth market is slipping away. Others say they’ve heard this false cry before.
While such properties have long been stigmatized, attitudes may be changing as the cost of everything rises.
A Japanese nationalist started a fire in Shibuya Crossing and then fled the scene. Japan’s right wing blamed the attack on…foreigners?
“Grocery tourism” is popular on TikTok. But Japan’s ahead of the curve – its convenience stores are already popular tourist destinations.
Many foreign residents in Japan want to learn Japanese. But reports show a majority feel they’re not getting the support they need to succeed.
Tokyo always offers “unseen” spots to explore. Here are four we’ve found lately, including a black tea experience and a hidden bento box.
Last night’s protest brought out over 3x more participants than the last as Japanese citizens stated their opposition.
The library, reopened to fanfare in 2022, continues to bring in more visitors every year than people who live in the prefecture.
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