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Overwhelmed Tourist Spot in Japan Closes After Only One Week
Exactly what caused this crater lake destination to close down after just one week? In a nutshell, operational difficulties.
gunma prefecture
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SEX & NIGHTLIFE
Love Hotel Scandal Claims Career of Japanese City Mayor
Ex-mayor Ogawa Akira insists the 10+ times she went to a love hotel with another city employee were strictly business.
LIVING IN JAPAN
A Changing Japan: Foreign Residents Surpass 10% in Some Areas
As debate surges around immigration, new data shows some towns in Japan have foreign populations as high as 36%.
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Japan’s Musical Roads Give Tourists a Lyrical Treat
How musical roads in Japan came about - and where to find the most scenic ones with a Japanese pop culture connection.
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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.