Sapporo subway to introduce credit card touch payment at all stations
The Sapporo Subway is set to roll-out the ability to pay via credit card at all stations on its network, starting from late April.
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Tourists blocking train with luggage sparks online outrage in Japan
The manners, or lack thereof, of tourists has once again come to the forefront of Japanese social media, with train etiquette this time the source of native's frustration with foreigners.
Japan’s railway companies unite to battle ‘customer harrassment’ as incidents rise
Railway operators in Japan are uniting to battle the increase in 'kasuhara', or 'customer harrasment', incidents across the rail network.
Uji City teams up with Kyoto Animation to promote local tourism
Uji City in Kyoto Prefecture has teamed up with Kyoto Animation to create a new digital portal aimed at promoting the city to tourists and visitors.
Take a look inside Japan’s sold out Sakura Miku themed hotel room
Lucky guests will soon be enjoying a "Sakura Miku" themed hotel room at the Hirosaki Plaza Hotel.
Japanese onsen towns implement ban on foreigner day-trips as they struggle with low water levels
Japanese hot spring resorts are struggling with a decrease in the supply of water to their baths.
Sakura Miku stars in new campaign to attract tourists to northern Japan
Two cities in Japan's Hokkaido region have launched a joint tourism campaign featuring Sakura Miku.
Tokyo Revengers goshuin go on sale at shrine that inspired the series
A popular Tokyo shrine has announced a collaboration with hit manga series "Tokyo Revengers".
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.
The essential guide to the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025
Japan is preparing to host the prestigious World Expo for the first time in 20 years.