Osaka’s citywide smoking ban takes effect, vaping also included
Osaka, Japan's third-largest city, has significantly expanded its smoking ban, prohibiting smoking on all city streets as of the end of January 2025.
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Nara Park to install first trash cans in 40 years to combat littering by tourists
An increase in tourism has led to a new scheme to install more trash cans in Nara Park as part of efforts to reduce littering in areas populated by deer.
Major Tokyo train line to run new service aimed at tourists
The JR Yamanote Line, which passes through Tokyo's major stations, will offer chartered tourist trains later this year.
Everything you need to know about the JR East South Hokkaido Rail Pass
The JR East South Hokkaido Rail Pass offers foreign tourists unlimited travel on JR trains within the Kanto, Tohoku, and southern Hokkaido regions.
Everything you need to know about the JR Tohoku South Hokkaido Rail Pass
The JR Tohoku South Hokkaido Rail Pass offers foreign tourists unlimited travel on JR trains within the Tohoku region and southern Hokkaido for six consecutive days.
Everything you need to know about the JR Sapporo-Furano Area Pass
The Sapporo-Furano Area Pass allows foreign visitors to Japan unlimited travel on JR trains within the Sapporo, Asahikawa, and Furano regions for four consecutive days.
Everything you need to know about the JR Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Pass
The Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Pass offers unlimited travel on JR trains within the designated area around Sapporo and Noboribetsu for four consecutive days.
Everything you need to know about the JR Hokkaido Rail Pass
The Japan Rail Pass for Hokkaido grants unrestricted travel on JR trains (excluding the Hokkaido Shinkansen) and most JR buses within Hokkaido for five, seven, or ten consecutive days.
Everything you need to know about the JR Tokyo Wide Pass
The JR Tokyo Wide Pass is a dedicated rail pass for non-Japanese passport holders, offering unlimited travel on a wide range of trains within the Kanto Region surrounding Tokyo.
Top 10 Retro Hot Springs In Japan Revealed
Japanese travel magazine Jalan has announced the Top 10 "retro hot springs" in the country.