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It Takes Residents 2 Hours to Leave Home at This Nara Tourist Destination
Soni Village has beautiful fields of Japanese silver grass, and also a somewhat unique overtourism problem.
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What Happens If You Get Sick While Traveling in Japan?
Sick in Japan? Don't panic. Learn where tourists can get care, what it costs, and why travel insurance matters.
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Japan’s Love Hotels Advertising as Ordinary Hotels is Biting Travelers (Not in the Good Way)
Sometimes, love hotels mask themselves as ordinary hotels. Learn the key differences and what to look for when booking your next trip.
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How Japan’s Nightlife Tourist Traps Pad Their Reviews
Japan's tourist traps know how to look trustworthy online, creating paid reviews, inflated ratings, and search rankings to mislead travelers.
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How Much Japanese Do You REALLY Need to Know to Visit Japan?
This is a question most travelers to Japan want to know. The answer is less about memorizing vocab and more about how…
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Shinjuku Moves to Ban Airbnb-Style Rentals Where People Actually Live
The move by the city that hosts 9% of the country's vacation rentals is part of a wave of restrictions sweeping the…
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Tattoos and Tokyo Nightlife: Will Some Venues Refuse You Entry?
Will an izakaya, soapland, or happening bar turn you away for having tattoos? Here's what you need to know before exploring Tokyo…
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Shuri Castle’s Main Hall is Reopening. Here’s How to Visit
Seven years after a devastating fire, Shuri Castle is reopening on November 23. Learn more about its history and how to visit.