“Temu Fuji”: China’s bootleg version of iconic Japanese mountain goes viral
A theme park in northern China has become the subject of widespread online mockery after its attempt to replicate Japan's iconic Mount Fuji fell spectacularly short.
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Rurouni Kenshin manhole covers installed in manga author’s hometown
A new series of Rurouni Kenshin themed manhole covers have gone on display on the streets of the hometown of the manga series' author.
Man’s body finally found three months after falling into huge sinkhole in Japan
Authorities in Japan have confirmed the recovery of the remains of a truck driver who fell into a massive sinkhole in Saitama Prefecture three months ago.
Kyoto hotel asks Israeli tourist to confirm if he had “committed war crimes”
A diplomatic row has erupted after an Israeli tourist to Japan was asked whether he had "committed war crimes" upon arriving at his hotel.
Woman’s Tokyo trip turns into nightmare after finding man under bed
A solo female traveler's long-awaited birthday trip to Japan took a terrifying turn when she discovered a stranger hiding under her hotel bed.
Top songs sung by tourists at Japan’s karaoke stores revealed
The most popular songs sung by foreign visitors to one of Japan’s top karaoke chains have been revealed.
Jujutsu Kaisen takes over Osaka this summer for new tourism collab
Events based on popular anime series “Jujutsu Kaisen” will appear around Osaka this summer as part of a new tourism campaign.
Everything you need to know about the JR Sanyo San’in Northern Kyushu Area Pass
The JR Sanyo San'in Northern Kyushu Area Pass is designed for foreign tourists and provides unlimited travel on JR trains and select buses across Japan's Kansai and Chugoku regions as well as Northern Kyushu.
Everything you need to know about the JR Kansai Area Pass
The JR Kansai Area Pass offers foreign tourists unlimited travel on local trains and buses for 1, 2, 3 or 4 consecutive days within the designated area.
Everything you need to know about the JR West All Area Pass
The JR-West All Area Pass provides foreign tourists with unlimited travel on JR trains, buses, and ferries within the JR West area.