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Japanese residents angered as new ‘tourist tax’ doesn’t just apply to foreigners

Atami City's new "tourist tax" has caused anger amongst residents of Japan, as the tax doesn't distinguish between native or foreign tourists.

Japan is preparing to host the prestigious World Expo for the first time in 20 years.

Kanagawa Prefecture has revealed that newly installed anti-drifting devices have been damaged.

Kusatsu Onsen in Gunma Prefecture has announced that a record breaking number of tourists visited during the last 12 months.

Kansai International Airport, which sees over 30 million visitors each year, is sinking into the sea.

The new premium seats available on some JR East trains are being snapped up by fare dodgers according to complaints on Japanese social media.

The Brazil Pavilion caught fire at the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 on Friday evening after an otherwise successful test run of the event was held.

Japan Airlines has announced a limited-time, web-exclusive, sale offering discounted fares on select domestic routes.

A new service will allow customers at UNIQLO’s and G.U.’s Ginza stores to have their shopping delivered straight to their hotel.

An American tourist has landed in hot water in Japan, after they brought a handgun into the country in their luggage.