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Why This Japanese Phrase from Kansai Sounds Strange to the Rest of Japan
It's a phrase that confuses Tokyoites. But to many in the Kansai region, it's a daily expression rooted in the region's unique…
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Yamanashi, Shizuoka May Charge Stranded Mt. Fuji Hikers for Helicopter Costs
As more people require rescue from the mountain during the off-season, both prefectures contemplate responding to public outcry.
HISTORY
Mount Fuji Eruption: The 1707 Disaster and Next Big One
What happened the last time the famed Mt. Fuji erupted? Learn about the Hoei Eruption, and the great crisis it caused during…
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Student Rescued From Mt. Fuji Goes Back for Smartphone, Needs Second Rescue
The incident highlights the dangers of climbing Mt. Fuji without adequate equipment, preparation, or common sense.
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Japanese Citizens Fume as New Lodging Taxes Aimed at Overtourism Apply to Them, Too
Experts say that assessing a "foreigner only" lodging tax would involve changing the way people check into hotels here.
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How This Tea Company Connects Small Japanese Producers With Drinkers Worldwide
Japan's traditional tea businesses are struggling. Here's how one business is helping by connecting them to a global tea-loving audience.
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Check Out Japan’s Most Vibrant Cherry Blossom Festivals
Where can you see the most astounding cherry blossoms in Japan? Here are a few festivals you might not otherwise have considered.
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Shizuoka Mulls Steep Fee to Climb Mt. Fuji as Overtourism Continues
After seeing Yamanashi Prefecture's success with levying entrance fees on Mt. Fuji hikers, Shizokua says it'll follow suit. The prefecture says it'll…