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Tourists Can Now Buy Suica, PASMO Physical Cards Again Starting March 1st
Our long national nightmare is over: Suica and PASMO, deeming the chip shortage over, both say they'll resume sale of the cards.
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“Nothing But a Castle”: Nagoya Left Behind in Japan’s Tourism Rush
While some locals may not mind, businesses and city leaders are disappointed tourists are sleeping on one of Japan's most populous cities.
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Japan Tourist Attraction Issues “White Taxi” Warnings to Tourists
Here's why police around Himeji Castle are telling tourists that if the plate is white, you should say "thanks, I'm alright."
ENTERTAINMENT
A VTuber Fan Guide to Tokyo: What to Do During Hololive’s Super Expo
What better destination could there be for Vtuber fans than Tokyo? Here are some great places to check out when in town…
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Special Udon-Themed Hotel Room in Shinjuku is Already Booked Solid
You may have missed out on the noodle room but not to fear - the Washington Hotel has other themes waiting for…
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New “Flat Sleeper” Bus Will Let Japan Fans See Idols While Skipping Hotels
A new "full flat sleeper" design debuting in March will attempt to make using a night bus for concerts a less tiring…
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These Are Japan’s Best Onsen Areas For A Winter Getaway
Looking for a hot soak this winter in Japan? A new ranking finds the top onsen (hot springs) you should visit to…
TECHNOLOGY
Japan Will Eliminate Credit Card Signatures Soon. Will That Impact Travel?
As of March 2025, Japan will eliminate the "PIN bypass" procedure that's allowed customers to get away without entering their secret code.