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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Japanese Shrine Bans Tourists, Laments “Destruction of Japanese Culture”
A beautiful shrine on the island of Tsushima has dropped the ban hammer after what it calls an "unforgivable act of disrespect."