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Hay Fever in Japan Next Spring May Be Worse Than Ever
Hanami or Hanamizu? Forecasts say hay fever in Japan next year is set to be among the worst ever experienced.
September 30, 2023
Hanami or Hanamizu? Forecasts say hay fever in Japan next year is set to be among the worst ever experienced.
Japan’s fastest shinkansen bullet train service is the Nozomi. Now, the service will be doing away with non-reserved seats during major holidays.
The food cart service on the Tokaido Shinkansen, a decades-old staple of riding a bullet train in Japan, is coming to an end.
‘Emergent Tokyo’: Ever wondered what makes up the ‘secret sauce’ for the world’s biggest city? Then this book will be required reading. Plus, an interview with one of Emergent Tokyo’s co-authors.
IC cards are now a must for using the Japanese public transport system. But the cards are more varied, and more interesting, than you’d expect.
Fukushima was once known as one of Japan’s agricultural heartlands. Now, one company is helping to reintroduce the wonders of Fukushima’s local food, drink, produce, and landscapes.
A famous Buddhist temple in Kyoto is once again drawing visitors – as well as scammers looking to profit off of them.
Japan’s extensive expressway network has some of the most expensive tolls in the world. Now, the date for them to be made free has been moved to next century.
The JR Pass has long been one of the best bargains in international travel. Now, the famed Japan travel deal is increasing prices by 69%.
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