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Current date: 2025-12-21 (JST) There are places in Japan that feel ancient, where the weight of history and faith is palpable in the air. The islands of Munakata, located off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture, are one such place. Central…
Current date: 2025-12-20 (JST) Overview When planning a trip to Japan, choosing where to stay is a significant decision. A modern hotel offers predictability and freedom. An Airbnb can provide a sense of living like a local. But a ryokan,…
Updated for 2026: Visit Japan Web now issues a single, unified QR code for immigration and customs. Older guides referencing two separate codes are out of date — most travelers in 2026 only need to show one screen at the…
Current date: 2025-12-19 (JST) Fukuoka has soba restaurants. Most sit in town, convenient to reach. But there is a different kind of soba experience, one that requires planning and a drive into the countryside. Soba Bunjiro is located in Wakasugi,…
Current date: 2025-12-19 (JST) The coastline of northern Kyushu is rugged and wild, a place where the land meets the often-turbulent Genkai Sea. It’s here, just a short drive from the city of Karatsu in Saga Prefecture, that you’ll find…
Current date: 2025-12-19 (JST) Fukuoka’s food culture runs deep. Beyond the ramen stalls and yatai carts, there are quieter, more focused traditions. One of these centers on gyutan—beef tongue—treated not as a side dish, but as a complete experience. I…
Current date: 2025-12-19 (JST) What Happened Shibuya Ward will implement a revised ordinance to address the growing issue of littering in its busiest districts. Starting June 1, 2026, individuals caught dropping trash in public spaces will face a 2,000 yen…
Current date: 2025-12-19 (JST) What Happened Across Japan, local municipalities are moving from requests to concrete actions to manage the effects of high tourist numbers. Instead of national-level policies, specific towns and districts are implementing their own rules, including fines,…
Current date: 2025-12-18 (JST) Overview Visiting Mount Fuji is a highlight for many travelers in Japan, but navigating the area can seem challenging without a car. This guide focuses on practical accommodation bases around Mount Fuji that are well-suited for…
Current date: 2025-12-18 (JST) Shirakawa-go is one of those places that feels suspended in time. Seeing the iconic Gassho-style farmhouses with their steep, thatched roofs, you understand why it’s often described as a fairytale village. Nestled in a remote mountain…
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