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Where Japanese People Actually Travel in August (And Why Foreign Tourists Don’t)

While inbound tourists mainly clog up the Golden Route, domestic Japanese travelers make full use of hisho-chi, highland summer resorts.

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.

These Are Japan’s Best Onsen Areas For A Winter Getaway

Looking for a hot soak this winter in Japan? A new ranking finds the top onsen (hot springs) you should visit to…

Hakone’s Curry Bread and Footbath Combo is Selling Like Hotcakes

A unique combination of mouth-watering Japanese bread and natural foot massage is packing them in at a bakery in the popular tourist…