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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.
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Is Tokyo a Top Digital Nomad Destination for Winter?
Looking to work remotely as the winter trudges on? A new report names Tokyo as a prime location for digital nomads seeking…
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I Bought Something from Akihabara’s “Cursed” Vending Machines
There's still a lot of fun stuff to see and do in Akihabara. Then there are the vending machines selling oden, bugs,…
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Poll: 68% Say Record-Setting Japan Tourism a Good Thing
Good news for those spooked by overtourism headlines: a clear majority in Japan say they approve of the influx of visitors.
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Toyama Hopes to Become Japan’s Hot New Travel Destination
The New York Times has named Toyama City as one of its must-see travel gems for 2025. Here's what makes the Japanese…