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Chris and Ryotaro from 'Abroad in Japan' head up to Hachinohe to check out the biggest morning market in Japan. Who wants squid mouth? Not Chris.

With Japanese apartments so small, where do couples go for private time?

The Book & Bed Hostel opens a 2nd location in Kyoto.

Travel through the 'Rising Dragon' region of Japan, where you'll find ancient shrines, exquisite gold leaf, top-ranked gardens, incredible festivals, panoramic mountain views, plus markets, museums, kabuki and more!

In a city famed for cosplay and seasonal celebrations, you just know Halloween is going to be epic! And we've got 17 great things lined up for you!

A hotel in Ishikawa Prefecture has designed a program it guarantees to bring a throb to your heart: and if it doesn't, you don't have to pay!

A brand-new payment system lets you make purchases with the touch of a finger. Great for tourists too!

We'd love to stay in any of these eight amazing Kyushu locales—but they're so popular it can be really hard to get a space!