tourism

TRAVEL

Voices in Ishikawa Prefecture Urge Tourism After Noto Earthquake

The Noto Earthquake is impacting businesses throughout Ishikawa Prefecture - even those that suffered little damage. Learn why local merchants, celebrities, and…

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Cashless Payment in Japan: What’s Available & How to Use It

Wanna go cashless in Japan? You have options. Almost too many, in fact. Here's what's available - for both tourists and residents.

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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…

TRAVEL

Go See Japan’s Most Instagram-Worthy Travel Spots

Need a good picture for the 'gram while in Japan? A Japanese company analyzed social media data to find the best spots…

TRAVEL

Japan Taxi: How to Get Around in Comfort

It's not always easy to grab a taxi in Japan as a visitor. However, more services are making it easier than ever…

TRAVEL

Cherry Blossom Viewing: How to Prepare (Despite Climate Change) – UPDATED with 2024 Forecast

Climate change is making it harder to plan for cherry blossom viewing in Japan than ever. Here's what you need to know…

TRAVEL

How to See Mt. Fuji (Without Climbing It)

Thanks to overtourism, climbing Mt. Fuji is tougher than ever. Here are some less taxing alternative viewing locations.

NEWS

Ghost Train: Check Out Tokyo’s Five Least-Used Subway Stations

Tokyo's subways transport millions of people every day. But there are a few stations that almost no one is using. Here's what…