Travel
Is Yamaguchi City Japan’s New Go-To Destination?
A New York Times article puts a spotlight on a hot new destination in Japan. Will the attention given to the spectacular…
Articles by Jay Allen
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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…
News
Japanese Department Store Apologizes for Christmas Cake Debacle
As some in Japan got their Christmas cakes half off at the combini, others went full price - and ended up severely…
Travel
As Tourism Abounds in Japan, So Do Unlicensed Taxis
With tourism booming in Japan, people are finding it tough to get around - and unlicensed taxi services are filling the gap.