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Shikoku: Japan’s Most Overlooked Main Island for Travelers?
It may take a while to get there. But from hiking to udon, there's plenty to do in this gem of Japan…
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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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Frustrated Kyoto Temple Declares Co-Existing With Tourists “Impossible”
The temple's head priest later softened his comments, saying tourists should be educated about "unwritten culture" before entering Japan.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
2024 Kanji of The Year Is, Once Again, All About Money
The people have spoken: The Kanji of the Year for 2024 is, once again, 金 (kin, kane), meaning money or gold -…
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Miyagi Prefecture: The Top 10 Must-See Travel Spots
Wanna see something different while in Japan? Get away from the crowds - head to Miyagi Prefecture and check out these top…
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Is Yamaguchi City Japan’s New Go-To Destination?
A New York Times article puts a spotlight on a hot new destination in Japan. Will the attention given to the spectacular…
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From Ninja to Ramen: Top 10 Places to Visit in Kyoto
A recent survey asked tourists to Kyoto about their favorite spots. Here are their top five - along with five recommendations from…
CULTURE
Japan’s “Mermaid Mummy” Finally Identified via New Research
A team of researchers set out to discover the true identity of a "mermaid mummy" enshrined in a Japanese temple. The result?