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DIY Origami Bookmark
We’ll show you how to never again lose a page number to the dreaded 'bookmark slip.'
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Of Love & Law: Japan’s First LGBT Law Firm
Filmmaker Hikaru Toda is working on an intriguing documentary about Fumi & Kazu, who run the first openly gay law firm in Japan.
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Halloween on the Cheap
Halloween in Japan has become bigger, but that doesn't mean you have to spend big money to enjoy it!
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This Bowl of Ramen Will Have You Seeing Stars
Tokyo is now home to not one, but two ramen restaurants that have received a Michelin star!
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7 Tips for a Japanese Halloween Party at Home
Halloween has been gaining popularity in Japan, and many people here celebrate this Western tradition by going to clubs to show off their costumes. But how many people hold their own Halloween parties at home?
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4 Japan Bus Options That Won't Break the Bank
While traveling Japan by train is a snap, it can put a hole in your pocketbook after a while. Here are four popular bus options—both for tours and travel—that can save you money while taking you straight to the heart of Japan.
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'Pokémon GO' to Tohoku to Catch Rare Pokémon
Travel to the Tohoku region, the site of the 2011 Great East Japan earthquake, to see the effects of pocket monster Lapras’ real-world healing powers. And with a higher-than-usual catch rate, you can take one home too!
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Shoryudo Highway Bus Ticket
Save money on travel by taking a ride along the 'Rising Dragon Road' in central Japan.
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Kyoto All-Day City Bus Pass
Travel throughout Kyoto is a lot easier with this super-cheap bus pass!
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A Beautiful Blend of Japanese Artistry
One skilled Japanese artist creates intricate cut-paper origami cranes that are so finely detailed, you'll have to see it to believe it.
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Chichibu Night Festival
See impressive floats maneuvered below winter fireworks in Saitama in December.
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Arrive at Your Destination in Style
The ridiculously luxurious Kyoto-West Japan sleeper train includes bathtubs, skylights, and separate restaurant and bar.
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10 Easy Phrases for Shopping in Japan!
Learning Japanese Holiday Shopping
Reviewing these 10 phrases can make your Japan shopping excursion that much easier!
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Paint Your Face for Next Year's Crops!
Fukuoka locals show their appreciation to the powers above at this goopy harvest festival.
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Visit the City that Inspired 'Your Name'
While half of the smash hit 'Your Name' may be based in a fictional village, Hida City in Gifu Prefecture is swimming in tourist dough thanks to the key points of inspiration it provided!
Learn How to Make Origami at the Dinner Table
With a fold here and a crease there, you'll be able to make adorable animals out of a paper chopstick sheath!
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A Cheaper Way to Get to Narita Airport
If you're traveling on a budget, you may want to bypass the expensive train and head to Tokyo from Narita Aiport via one of these two buses.
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Go Ahead & Fall Asleep in This Kyoto Library
The Book & Bed Hostel opens a 2nd location in Kyoto.
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Keeping the Streets Clean on Halloween
Tokyo is hoping people will carry their Halloween trash home with them in cute Jack-o'-lantern plastic bags.
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Save up to 86% with Advance Airfare!
Want to travel Japan, but worried about the cost? JAL’s ‘Sakitoku’ advance fares lets you save up to 86 percent on airfare if you book at least 28 days in advance on domestic flights! Here are 12 ideas for places you can go!