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FOOD

Squeeze Into “Japan’s Narrowest Soba Shop” in Nagano

A recent social media post spotlights a soba shop in Nagano that's been running for years. You might just barely squeeze in,…

TRAVEL

Japan Taxi: How to Get Around in Comfort

It's not always easy to grab a taxi in Japan as a visitor. However, more services are making it easier than ever…

TRAVEL

Cherry Blossom Viewing: How to Prepare (Despite Climate Change) – UPDATED with 2024 Forecast

Climate change is making it harder to plan for cherry blossom viewing in Japan than ever. Here's what you need to know…

TRAVEL

How to See Mt. Fuji (Without Climbing It)

Thanks to overtourism, climbing Mt. Fuji is tougher than ever. Here are some less taxing alternative viewing locations.

NEWS

Ghost Train: Check Out Tokyo’s Five Least-Used Subway Stations

Tokyo's subways transport millions of people every day. But there are a few stations that almost no one is using. Here's what…

LIVING IN JAPAN

Beware the Bed Bugs on Your Next Japan Trip

A new strain of insecticide-resistant bed bug is bugging Japan after making stops in France and Korea. Here's what you need to…

TRAVEL

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…

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…