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Explore Japan’s Most Breathtaking Blue Water Spots

Want to see some spectacular nature spots in Japan? Try one of these bodies of water renowned for their natural blue beauty.

Beat Toyko’s Heat With These Hidden Underground Train Passages

Trying to stay cool in the blistering Japan heat? Good news! You can get around in Tokyo without leaving the cool confines of the train station. Discover the underground train passages that even some residents don't know about.

Higher Tourist Taxes? Japan’s Travel Hot Spots Mull Increases

As some locales in Japan consider implementing a tourist tax, places such as Osaka are considering increasing - even doubling - their existing levies.

Japan’s Earthquake Info: Are Foreigners Being Left in the Dark?

This month's earthquake reignited fears of a mega-quake hitting Japan soon. Is Japan doing enough to equip tourists and foreign residents with the information they'll need? A look at the gaps - and how government agencies are rushing to fill them.