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Citing Overtourism, Japan’s Himeji Castle May Charge Tourists 4x
Himeji Castle says it may charge foreign tourists four times more than locals. Is two-tier pricing in Japan sending mixed messages?
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SEX & NIGHTLIFE
When in Japan, Avoid the Bar Barkers at All Costs
It's illegal in Japan to target people on the street and lure them into a bar. So why do so many businesses…
ENTERTAINMENT
Akihabara: Why Otaku are Fleeing Tokyo’s Geektropolis
Akihabara is Japan's geek epicenter. Or is it? Some say that, as geek culture changes, the former otaku paradise is losing its…
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Are More Tourists Getting Scammed in Japan?
More tourists to Japan report getting overcharged or just plain ripped off for goods and services. Here are the most common grifts…
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Are Japan’s Transportation Cards at Risk of Going Extinct?
IC transportation cards are an easy way to get around Japan. But five companies in Kumamoto say they can no longer afford…
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Is Tokyo’s Expensive Projection Mapping Tourist Draw Worth It?
Godzilla and others take center stage in a projection mapping exhibit in Tokyo that some say isn't worth its hefty price tag.
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Thanks to Weak Yen, Japanese Timeshare Owners In Hawaii are Screwed
The weak yen means many Japanese people can't easily travel abroad. That's left those who bought timeshares in Hawaii losing money, as…
NEWS
As Prices Rise, Japan’s Ramen Shops Break “1000-Yen Wall”
It used to be common wisdom in Japan's restaurant industry that you couldn't sell ramen for over 1000 yen a bowl. That's…