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The Sanriku train against an ocean backdrop

Scenic Train Journeys in Japan That You Can’t Miss

Sometimes, it really is more about the journey than the destination. Here are some romantic train rides in Japan that prove it.
Pot of Traditional Chicken Curry, bowl of rice and pita on stone serving board.

Japan’s New Visa Rules Are Forcing Tokyo’s Immigrant-Run Restaurants to Close

The new capital requirement for the business manager visa is too high a hurdle for many legitimate, profitable, and law-abiding businesses.

Okinawa Tourist Drownings Already Double Last Year’s Pace

The number of accidents parallels similar incidents across Japan as travelers take unnecessary risks and expose themselves to danger.
Stylized illustration of seven colorful human silhouettes in profile, each with different symbols inside their heads (gears, planets, math equations, chess pieces, music) representing diverse minds.

ADHD Medication Shortage in Japan Leaves Patients Scrambling

It's especially bad news for users who live outside of major cities, where the medication can be harder to obtain.
S.Ride and Uber logos side by side

Uber’s First Japan Taxi Partnership Will Give (Only) Tourists More Options

If you use Uber in Japan, you may find it easier to hail a ride soon, thanks to a new partnership with a major taxi app.
Full view of the Phoenix Hall at Byōdōin in Uji, Kyoto

More Than Matcha: A Guide to Uji, a Kyoto Travel Gem

Discover temples, tea culture, and hidden history just outside Kyoto.