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Japan’s Morioka Hailed as New Top Tourist Attraction
Want to do something a little different on your trip to Japan? Get out of Tokyo and Kyoto and head north to…
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Tourist Areas in Japan Struggle with Ill-Mannered Visitors
Various spots in Japan - including a rail crossing made famous by the manga Slam Dunk - are dealing with obnoxious tourists.…
CULTURE
Namahage: In Japan’s Akita, Demons Ring in the New Year
The namahage are wild, Krampus-like New Year's mountain gods of Akita Prefecture. But what's the story behind the horns and straw coats?
CULTURE
Sapporo Christmas Market Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary
The sister city relationship between Sapporo and Munich has gifted the former with a splendid Christmas market now entering its 20th year.
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The Best Onsen to Check Out While in Japan
Whether you're traveling to Japan or planning a trip in-country, these onsen are bucket list experiences for everyone.
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Japan Reopens and Tourist Interest Skyrockets – But Risk Remains
Interest in tourism to Japan has skyrocketed ahead of its October 11th re-opening. But that doesn't mean the pandemic's over.
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Check Out These Top-Rated Cafes in Osaka in 2022
Looking for a rest stop on your travels to Osaka? Here are some of the city's top-rated cafes according to the locals.
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In Japan’s Unique Wagyu Olympics, It’s Beef vs. Beef
It's a hell of a meat-ing: Japan's finest cows face off against one another in a five-day competition set to draw 290,000…