How Far Does $1,000 Take You on a Trip to Tokyo? We Found Out.
Thanks to a weak yen, Tokyo has become a surprisingly affordable vacation spot for American travelers—and you don’t even have ...
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The Inevitability of Tokyo? Japan’s Tourism Boom and Urban Centralisation
Japan welcomed over 36.8 million tourists in 2024, a new record. This influx, along with a growing foreign resident ...
Japan Off The Beaten Path: 3 Unique Destinations Beyond Tokyo
Escape the crowds and visit 3 of Japan’s lesser-known treasures: Taketomi Island’s beaches, Yamaguchi’s history and Nasu’s ...
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As Japan’s economy adapts to a tourism boom, so does daily life
Tourism numbers are sky-high in Japan. The country saw record numbers of travelers throughout 2024, and government officials ...
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Luxury liquor shops focused on inbound tourists spread in greater Tokyo
Liquor shops specializing in premier beverages, including wine priced at nearly 10 million yen ($64,040), are slowly increasing in the Tokyo Metropolitan area amid booming tourism in Japan. Offering a ...
I spent $50 to sleep in a capsule pod at a Tokyo airport. It wasn't restful, but it was worth it for the convenience.
I stayed in a capsule hotel at Tokyo's Narita International Airport. I didn't sleep well, but it seemed convenient for ...
I spent 24 days traveling through Japan alone. There are 3 things I would have done differently.
It was difficult to meet new people while staying in Japanese capsule hotels. Hostels were more social.
‘Hard for locals’: Japan battling brutal Australian tourism tsunami
With reports swirling of harassed geisha, parking-spot punch-ons and tourist litter killing sacred deer, it’s no wonder some ...
Large fire breaks out in Japan's Osaka near tourist landmark, live images show
A large fire broke out in a commercial building near a famous tourist landmark, Tsutenkaku Tower, in Osaka in western Japan, ...