tourism

ENTERTAINMENT

A VTuber Fan Guide to Tokyo: What to Do During Hololive’s Super Expo

What better destination could there be for Vtuber fans than Tokyo? Here are some great places to check out when in town…

TRAVEL

Special Udon-Themed Hotel Room in Shinjuku is Already Booked Solid

You may have missed out on the noodle room but not to fear - the Washington Hotel has other themes waiting for…

TRAVEL

These Are Japan’s Best Onsen Areas For A Winter Getaway

Looking for a hot soak this winter in Japan? A new ranking finds the top onsen (hot springs) you should visit to…

CULTURE

Osaka City Bans Public Smoking, Joining Other Japanese Cities

If you got 'em, don't smoke 'em unless you're in one of Osaka City's designated smoking spots - or you'll pay a…

SEX & NIGHTLIFE

Japan’s Biggest Maid Cafe Uses New Tech to Break Down Language Barriers

At Home Cafe hopes to better accommodate foreign tourists as well as deaf customers using a visualization device from a Japanese company.

TECHNOLOGY

Japan Will Eliminate Credit Card Signatures Soon. Will That Impact Travel?

As of March 2025, Japan will eliminate the "PIN bypass" procedure that's allowed customers to get away without entering their secret code.

TRAVEL

Hotel Prices in Japan Hit Record High, Due in Part to Weak Yen

Booking a hotel for Japan travel? Expect a bit of a sticker shock: hotel prices are at levels not seen since 1997.

TRAVEL

Tourist in Hokkaido Killed by Train While Trying to Take Picture

The location near Asari Station in Otaru has become a famous "hidden" tourist spot, especially among Chinese travelers.