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This is why we can't have nice things: an influx of tourism is forcing officials to close off an iconic picture spot of Mt. Fuji.
A company in Fukui Prefecture wants to set the first-ever Guinness World Record for soba eating. Here's how your hungry self can help.
Japanese food etiquette has a series of dos and don'ts. But one etiquette expert says even most Japanese people get these things wrong. Learn how to level-up your food manners game in Japan.
Tourism in Hokuriku took a heavy hit post-quake. Are tourists ready to return to the Noto Peninsula? A new survey brings some good news.
Bicycling can be a great way to get more out of your Japan trip. Here's what you need to know before you put on a helmet.
Costs for Osaka Expo 2025 keep rising - but the ticket sales needed to cover them aren't happening. Will taxpayers be stuck with the bill?