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Traveling Gluten-Free in Japan: What You Need to Know
Traveling to Japan while also wrestling with a gluten allergy? It's tricky but it can be done. Here's what you need to…
tourism
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Japan Moves to Curb Tourist Rental-Car Crashes as Right-Turn Accidents Soar
Japan is rolling out low-tech road fixes near major airports as the number of foreigner-driven rental car traffic accidents goes up.
FOOD
Celebrity Japanese Chef Says “Nagoya Has No Good Restaurants” – and the City Erupts
A remark from influencer chef Ryuji ignited a firestorm in Nagoya, but there's a lot more than meets the eye to Nagoya's…
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Tokyo Overhauls Lodging Tax as Accommodation Fees Spread Across Japan
Most inbound tourists won't notice it, but the increase will enable Tokyo to better accommodate the rising wave of travelers.
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MUJI Opens “Anti-Tourism” Hotel in Busiest Tourist Location in Kyoto
MUJI's latest BASE hotel pitches itself as "anti-tourism." So why is it in one of the most heavily touristed parts of Japan?
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Japan Just Made Visiting More Expensive: Departure Tax, Visa Fees Jump
On the same day that departure tax and visa fees for travelers went up, passport application fees for Japanese nationals went down.
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
Is Kabukicho Safe? How to Navigate Tokyo’s Raucous Nightlife District
The answer is yes - but you should be aware of a few rules and these common traps before stepping foot inside…
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Japan’s Capsule Hotels: Why They May Be a Better Option Than You Think
Japan's capsule hotels are notorious for packing as many people into as small a space as possible. One type of capsule hotel,…