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Japan
Between Bumper Cars and Buddha — The Unexpected Trip I Never Saw Coming
Traveling with Cathay Pacific and Royal Caribbean, I ventured from Hong Kong to Japan, discovering both destinations by air, land, and sea.
10 Destinations You Should Only Visit During Shoulder Season
Skip the crowds and high prices. These 10 popular destinations are best visited during shoulder season for better weather, fewer tourists, and lower costs.
Why Am I Standing Naked in the Freezing Cold of Rural Japan?
What have I done?
U.S. Issues Travel Warning for Japan for a Very Unusual Reason
The U.S. State Department has issued a safety warning for parts of Japan, a country that has long been considered one of the safest in the world to visit, because of an increase in bear attacks in the north of the country. More than a dozen people have been killed by bears so far in … Continued
Restaurant Boots Tourists for Being ‘Naked’
Two Chinese tourists allegedly faced discrimination while eating at a popular restaurant in Japan. A Chinese blogger visited the establishment with a friend, and both were kicked out for wearing clothes the owner considered “too revealing.” The tourists were wearing sports vests and loose trousers when they visited Kobe’s Baan Thai Market in August. Upon … Continued
Western Tourists Are Ruining an Ancient Japanese Tradition — All Because They Miss the Buffet
Ryokan are traditional Japanese inns that offer an only-in-Japan experience sought after by many visitors. Presenting omotenashi—hospitality for over a thousand years, the accommodation style is thought to date back to the 8th century CE. The experience is highly choreographed, and like most things in Japan, there’s a time-honored set of rules to follow, like … Continued
Tourist Slammed for Stealing From Japanese Grave
The Australian Embassy in Japan has since warned tourists to behave themselves.
The Crazy Plan That Accidentally Got America Hooked on Sushi
Norway, not Japan, made sushi a thing for Americans.
July Earthquake Prediction Is Scaring Tourists Away From a Top Summer Destination
It all stems from a prediction by a manga artist.