Tag: learn-cation

Where do you go in Tokyo to grab some drinks and bond with friends? For many in the city, the answer is increasingly "not Shibuya."
A popular and well-respected girls bar in Ikebukuro was reportedly the scene of a horrific case of abuse and sexual slavery.
More tourists report using AI translation - even though many admit it sucks. Here are better alternatives than talking through a machine.
After 26 years together, the LDP and Kōmeitō have split. That leaves the looming question: What comes next?
Mister Donut is facing fierce competition from the likes of 7-Eleven and Krispy Kreme. Here's why it remains Japan's top donut choice.
The iconic boat house village saw nearly 480,000 visitors in 2024 - an estimated 270 times its population.

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