LIVING IN JAPAN
Nara Deer Move Themselves to Osaka – and Nara Doesn’t Want Them Back
There are too many deer in Nara Park. To remedy the situation, it seems at least a few of the creatures are…
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LIVING IN JAPAN
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Kyoto City May Partially Ban Vacation Rentals to Give Residents Tourist Relief
The city's mayor won't rule out creating "zero-day vacation rental" zones in residential areas in response to chronic complaints.
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
How I Found Myself Locked in a Love Hotel
Many love hotels don't like it when you leave before your stay is up. Indeed, some older ones make sure you can't.
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Japan Sets New February Tourism Record Despite China Boycott
Travel from other countries offset a 45.2% drop from a nation that used to lead the pack in Japan tourism.
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Credit Card Tap-to-Pay Comes to Many (But Not All) Tokyo Trains
Soon, you'll be able to tap-to-pay on many trains and subways across Tokyo. But be warned: not every train company's on board.
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Japan’s Best Seaside Towns: Our Ranking of the Most Idyllic
Our top-scoring towns feature beautiful, swimmable waters, a balance of attraction and solitude, and authentic marine culture.
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Kyoto Plans Two-Tier Bus Pricing Amid Overtourism
The city hopes that charging tourists more will make it easier for residents to get around and fund new transportation initiatives.
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Anime Pilgrimage in Japan: From Fandom to Infrastructure
How anime pilgrimage in Japan has evolved from a fan ritual into a coordinated regional strategy to boost tourism.