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New Survey Reveals Top Tourist Troubles in Japan
What do tourists struggle with the most in Japan? A new survey by the Japanese government contains some intriguing answers.
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Riding Electric Suitcase Gets Japan Resident Prosecuted
A Chinese resident of Osaka learned the hard way recently that, in Japan, you can't ride your luggage on the sidewalk.
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The Best Ways to Get Around in Japan
You're coming to Japan! But how do you get from point A to point B? Here's a guide to the best ways…
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Sayonara, Doctor Yellow: Shinkansen Test Train Headed for Retirement
It's said that "seeing it brings happiness." But no more: Japan's famous "Doctor Yellow" diagnostic Shinkansen train is entering retirement.
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Are Japan’s Transportation Cards at Risk of Going Extinct?
IC transportation cards are an easy way to get around Japan. But five companies in Kumamoto say they can no longer afford…
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Japan Railways Pauses Plan to Make Buying Train Tickets Harder
JR East cut over half of its ticket service counters as a cost-cutting strategy. All it achieved was angering its customers with…
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Welcome Suica App Will Make Japan Travel Easier
A new app from Japan Railways East set to debut next year will make it easier for tourists to get around before…
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Are You Holding Your Backpack on Japanese Trains Wrong?
Common wisdom holds that there's a polite way to hold your backpack on a crowded train in Japan. But is common wisdom…