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TRAVEL

Tourists to Japan Are Tossing Coins into These Ponds. That’s a No-No

Officials are worried about the environmental impact after tourists dumped 18,000 coins into the ponds in 2025, despite clearly posted signs.

TRAVEL

Suwa: One of Japan’s Best Onsen Towns You’ve Never Heard of

Japan is popular. Hot springs are super popular. But Suwa, an onsen town in Nagano Prefecture, remains a hidden gem.

CULTURE

Setsubun: Japan’s Demon-Expelling Festival for Kids of All Ages

Demons out, luck in! How the festival of Setsubun evolved into a tradition enjoyed by kids across Japan every year.

TRAVEL

Check Out These Four Unique Japan Cultural Experiences in Early 2026

Get away from the over-crowded tourist areas in Japan's cities this year and enjoy one of these unique cultural experiences.

TRAVEL

Unseen Shimane: Despite Japan’s Tourism Boom, the “Land of the Gods” Ranks Last

As tourists create overcrowded conditions across Japan, one of the country's most spiritually symbolic prefectures remains overlooked.

POLITICS

How Religion and Politics Are Intertwined in Japan

Some say that Japan isn't religious. You wouldn't conclude that by looking at the country's political parties, though.

TRAVEL

Tourists Love These “Hidden” Travel Gems In Tokyo

Looking for a quiet spot away from the crowds? Tourists to Tokyo rated these three locations as their favorite pit stops.

TRAVEL

Japan Buddhist Temple Starts Two-Tier Pricing to Offset Overtourism Damage

A famous Buddhist temple in Fukuoka is charging a nominal fee to overseas tourists after some prove incapable of minding their manners.