Yen Slides to 9-Month Low Against US Dollar, Boosting Appeal of Japan Travel
The Japanese yen has weakened significantly against the US dollar over the past several months, dropping to levels not seen since…
Tokyo Disneyland Ticket Prices Set to Increase Up to 10,900 Yen in October
Tokyo Disneyland announced that ticket prices will be increasing starting October 1, 2023. This is the first time in the park’s…
Flying Peach Aviation from Taipei to Osaka – A Budget Airline Review
I was planning a summer trip from Taipei to visit friends in Osaka, Japan. After comparing prices on sites like Google…
Discover the Bamboo Forest Hidden in Japan’s Taikyuji Station Ruins
In a quiet corner of Tottori Prefecture lie the crumbling remains of the Taikyuji Station, a relic of a vanished era…
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TeamLab Transforms Historic Kanazawa Castle into a Digital Art Space
The art collective TeamLab will host an immersive digital art exhibition titled “TeamLab: Digitized Kanazawa Castle” at the historic Kanazawa Castle…
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Burger King Japan Unveils Giant “Crown the One-Pounder” Burger
Burger King Japan has introduced a new massive burger aptly named the “Crown the One-Pounder.” Weighing in at approximately 1.1 pounds…
Typhoon Lan Disrupts Travel in Japan During Obon Holiday Week
Typhoon Lan, the second major storm to hit Japan in a week, is causing widespread travel disruptions across the country. The…
Legendary Shibuya Tsutaya Shutters DVD and CD Rentals
The iconic Shibuya Tsutaya rental shop located in front of Shibuya Station’s famous scramble crossing will be closing its DVD and…
Japan Suspends Sales of Popular Suica and Pasmo Transit Cards
East Japan Railway (JR East) and Pasmo Co. have announced the temporary suspension of sales for Suica and Pasmo rechargeable transit…
McDonald’s Japan Releases Limited-Edition Pokemon Summer Festival Toys
McDonald’s Japan has announced a new line of Pokemon-themed toys that will be available in Happy Meals starting August 11th. The…