tourism

TRAVEL

Japanese Cities Use Social Media to Teach Tourists Manners

Multiple locations across Japan are using social media and good old-fashioned pamphleteering to combat the negative effects of overtourism.

FOOD

Combini Sushi: Japan’s New Favorite Tourist Delicacy?

Convenience stores in Japan didn't always sell sushi. Today, the dish is a top draw, not just for residents, but for travelers…

TRAVEL

Tourists Love These “Hidden” Travel Gems In Tokyo

Looking for a quiet spot away from the crowds? Tourists to Tokyo rated these three locations as their favorite pit stops.

TRAVEL

More Foreign Tourists Are Causing Traffic Accidents Around Mt. Fuji

There are more tourists than ever in Yamanashi Prefecture - and they're setting a new record for traffic accidents.

TRAVEL

Take Pics in Tochigi’s “Shibuya Scramble” Replica This Fall

Want to take pics in Shibuya Scramble without feeling like a nuisance? A movie set in Tochigi Prefecture has the perfect solution.

TRAVEL

Don’t Abandon Your Broken Suitcase in Japan – Do This Instead

More tourists than ever are leaving their busted suitcases in hotel rooms and even at the airport. Here's how not to be…

TRAVEL

Why You Need an eSIM With a Japanese Phone Number

Here are all the reasons why you may need a phone number in Japan, and the best way to get an eSIM…

SEX & NIGHTLIFE

Japan’s Love Hotels: Everything I Didn’t Know Before Having Sex in Them

Wanna experience a love hotel in Japan? Don't be caught off-guard - read up on a few gotchas you may not know…