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Japan’s lack of public trash cans often surprises visitors, but cultural norms and safety concerns explain why travelers ...

Tokyo may be better known for its bright lights and busy streets, but Niki Cottrell finds a hotel rich in history and culture ...

A massive 243-kilogram (535-pound) bluefin tuna sold for a record 510 million yen ($3.2 million) at the first auction of 2026 ...

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The travel rush of people returning from year-end and New Year holidays in Japan peaked on Saturday, with shinkansen bullet trains fully booked and airports bustling. JR Shin-Osaka Station in western ...

Japan’s biggest island is home to so many of the country’s popular highlights that the classic tour has become known as Japan ...

Everything people love about Tokyo, love it because it is Japan-special not because it is Tokyo. Osaka has all those things ...

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The annual "u-turn" rush of travelers returning from their New Year’s holidays in hometowns and resort areas peaked on Jan. 3 ...

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Japan was ranked the safest country in Asia for travelers, thanks to its low crime rates and high marks in global safety ...