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Here Are Japan’s Top Scenic Nature Spots for Tourists
Want to get out of the city and see some natural beauty while in Japan? Here are what other tourists deem the country’s top nature spots.
August 12, 2024
Want to get out of the city and see some natural beauty while in Japan? Here are what other tourists deem the country’s top nature spots.
Hokkaido joins the call for two-tier pricing for tourism in Japan, calling on businesses to give prefectural residents a discount.
Media reports blaming foreign tourists for bad behavior in Japan abound. But some say they’re just imitating what the Japanese locals do.
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Kyoto, one of Japan’s most adored travel destinations, says it’ll launch dedicated transport to help spare residents from tourists.
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