TRAVEL
Will Japan Mandate Tourists To Travel With Tour Guides Soon?
Is your experience of Japan about to become a lot more regulated? A new proposal would require tourists in some cases to…
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NEWS
“Nozomi” Shinkansen Now Reserved Seats Only During Peak Holidays
Japan's fastest shinkansen bullet train service is the Nozomi. Now, the service will be doing away with non-reserved seats during major holidays.
CULTURE
Shibuya Says Don’t Come to Halloween This Year
Looking forward to celebrating Halloween in Shibuya this year? Well, don't be - the ward's mayor says you're not invited.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Universal Studios Japan Ticket Prices to Soar During Obon
Planning to go to Universal Studios Japan in August? Check your dates carefully, as prices are set to hit record highs.
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Enoshima’s Famous Train Changes Its Schedule, Confusing Residents
The schedule on Japan's famous "Enoden" train is changing for the first time in 71 years - and residents aren't thrilled about…
NEWS
Incoming JR Pass Price Hike Brings Consternation
The JR Pass has long been one of the best bargains in international travel. Now, the famed Japan travel deal is increasing…
TRAVEL
Tourist Areas in Japan Struggle with Ill-Mannered Visitors
Various spots in Japan - including a rail crossing made famous by the manga Slam Dunk - are dealing with obnoxious tourists.…
CULTURE
Unmannerly Hikers Doom Buddhist Temple Toilet in Japan
This is why Japan can't have nice things. A Buddhist temple is bulldozing its toilet because some hikers can't behave themselves.