American tourist detained for bringing handgun into Japan
An American tourist has landed in hot water in Japan, after they brought a handgun into the country in their luggage.
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Tourists to be charged more than locals as Japan combats overtourism
Japan is set to implement a tiered pricing policy at major tourist attractions from July.
Hello Kitty now has her own airport in Japan
An airport in Japan will officially be renamed to "Hello Kitty Airport" this April as part of a new campaign aimed at promoting tourism.
Japan sees record number of foreign visitors in February 2025
Japan has seen a record number of tourists visit the country in February 2025.
Scam websites target visitors to Osaka Expo 2025
Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro has issued a public warning regarding fraudulent websites that resemble the official site of the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025.
Tourist bus crashes in major road tunnel in Hokkaido
A major expressway in Hokkaido has been blocked due to a collision between a tourist bus and a minivan.
Free Wi-Fi service now available at Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) has announced the launch of a new, park-wide, free Wi-Fi service.
Locals ‘disgusted’ by tourists at overcrowded free ice cream event in Tokyo
An event for the free distribution of a popular ice cream product has led to backlash from locals in Tokyo.
Recently retired Doctor Yellow train to go on display in Nagoya
JR Central have confirmed when, and where, train fans can see the recently retired "Doctor Yellow".
Japan Rail to permanently close one of Hokkaido’s main lines
JR Hokkaido will soon close the countries shortest main line railway.