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The Most Popular Castles in Japan Among Tourists
Which castles in Japan have the most fans among incoming tourists? One company ran the numbers to find out.
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ENTERTAINMENT
New Sailor Moon Manhole Covers Celebrate the Series in Its Ritzy Setting
Minato City in Tokyo will celebrate Sailor Moon in March with manhole covers around the wealthy neighborhood of Azabu-juban. The event brings…
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Tourists Love Koedo Kawagoe – and The City Doesn’t Know Why
Koedo Kawagoe's Edo-era charm is attracting more tourists than ever better - but the city is at a loss to explain its…
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The Shopping Destinations in Japan Tourists Are Loving Now
Tourists are spending more than ever in Japan. But where? Check out these popular shopping destinations on your next trip.
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Mt. Fuji Climbers Hit with New Fee as Overtourism Concerns Soar
Amidst escalating tourism (over-tourism?) at Mt. Fuji, local officials respond with a new fee to ensure a safe climbing experience.
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Japan Unveils Plans for New Digital Nomad Visa
Japan has released initial plans for its digital nomad visa. How does it compare to what other countries offer?
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Is Hokkaido’s Niseko Overpriced? Tourists Can’t Seem to Agree
It's beautiful - but is it overpriced? Domestic ski enthusiasts to Hokkaido's Niseko think so - but inbound tourists beg to differ.
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Uniqlo Rejuvenates Osaka Flagship Store with New Osaka-esque Designs
From t-shirts to gaudy toilet paper, UNIQLO says "ookini!" once again to Osaka with a new flagship store and locally inspired designs.