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Pressing Pause on The Tokyo Rush with Two Days in Tottori
My brief escape to healing hot springs, deserts and mountains.
By Jes Kalled 9 min read
Why Are These Things So Expensive in Japan?
Movies, pizza, bullet trains and mobile phones seem more expensive in Japan than elsewhere. Here's how you can save.
8 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do in Nippori
We’ve tapped into the insider information of Sakura Hotel Nippori to bring you ideas that you won’t find in the local guidebooks.
Ultimate Guide to the Most Popular Japan Art Festival: Setouchi Triennale
Advice from a local expert on how to get the most out of Japan's No. 1 scenic art destination.
3 Simple Ways to Discover Japan’s Unique Food Culture
Let Japan and its unique culture of food blow your mind — and your senses — with amazing “konbini,” exclusive “ekiben” and subterranean “depachika.”
Why You Need to Experience Kagura, Japan’s Oldest Performance Art
When demons invite you to dance, you obviously say yes.
How Did Cherry Blossom Viewing Start in Japan?
We asked hanami revelers if they knew the origins of cherry blossom viewing.
7 Food Theme Parks and Museums in Japan for the Hungry Traveler
Take a culinary adventure to these Japanese destinations where playing with your food is encouraged!
A Magical Moomin Theme Park Is Now Open Just Outside of Tokyo
It's a whimsical world of wholesome adventure at Moominvalley Park.
Muji is Opening Its First Japanese Hotel in Tokyo
Open from next Thursday, the new Muji hotel is now accepting reservations.
5 Ways to Play with Poop at the Unko Museum Yokohama
The world's first poop museum is open from now until July 2019.
Mukogaoka Yuen: Exploring Kawasaki’s Cultural Playground
Get artsy with the avant-garde world of Taro Okamoto, the cuteness of Doraemon and your own indigo-dyeing talent.
