FOOD
Tokyo Ramen Festa Showcases Dish’s Regional Variety Over 12 Days
Here's your chance to try some of Japan's best ramen from across the country in a single location in Tokyo's Setagaya City.
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FOOD
INSIDER
[Insider] Exploring The Unseen Side of Downtown Shibuya
Want to see something beyond Shibuya Scramble? Here's a guide to some of the chiller places outside of the city's beating heart.
TECHNOLOGY
Japan Is Betting That Tourists Want…NFTs?!
The world has moved on from the NFT scam. Japan, however, thinks it's found a nifty new tool to promote regional tourism.
TRAVEL
Japan Closes Tourist Driver’s License Exchange Loophole
Tourists to Japan used to be able to get a powerful souvenir: a Japanese driver's license. But that's all changed.
POLITICS
Japanese Politician Says Tourists Are Kicking Nara’s Deer. But Where’s Her Evidence?
Are foreigners mistreating the deer in Nara? One prominent Japanese politician says so - but the facts don't back her up.
TRAVEL
Hiroshima’s Hidden Travel Gems: Avoid The Crowds at These Unique Sights
Discover hidden Hiroshima gems beyond Peace Park and Miyajima, from ramen towns and sake alleys to rabbit islands and baseball games.
TRAVEL
As Tourists Flood In, Kamakura Battles Vandalism and Public Urination
City officials warn they may have to take more drastic measures to curtail tourists if conditions don't improve.
TRAVEL
Welcome Suica App Adds Ticketless Shinkansen, Express Train Support for Tourists
The Welcome Suica App now lets you reserve seats on several bullet train and express lines managed by JR East.