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Japan Struggles to Find Solutions to Overtourism
Residents of tourist hotspots in Japan are expressing their frustration as overtourism causes congestion and creates safety hazards. Learn how Japan's Tourism…
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japan’s GDP Falls to 4th Place Behind Germany: IMF
Move over, Japan: the country's economic power continues to wane as its GDP now places it only 4th in the world. Learn…
FOOD
Check Out These Delicious Cafes, Kissas, and Junkissas Around Tokyo
Wanna rest a bit and grab a coffee or snack while seeing the Tokyo sites? Here are some of our favorite spots…
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Will Japan Mandate Tourists To Travel With Tour Guides Soon?
Is your experience of Japan about to become a lot more regulated? A new proposal would require tourists in some cases to…
ENVIRONMENT
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.
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How Long Does a Japan Subway Card Last, Anyway?
Got a Suica or Pasmo card sitting in a desk drawer for your next visit to Japan? Here's how long you have…
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Are Japanese TV Interviews with Tourists Staged?
Why are "tourist on the street" interviews so abundant on Japanese TV? One local columnist says it's because, for TV producers, they're…
NEWS
“Nozomi” Shinkansen Now Reserved Seats Only During Peak Holidays
Japan's fastest shinkansen bullet train service is the Nozomi. Now, the service will be doing away with non-reserved seats during major holidays.