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Akihabara: Ramen for $3?
Akihabara Ramen Center offers bowls for just 500 yen (US$3.13). Find out if this cheap eat is worth it amidst Akihabara's electronics and anime scene.
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New Video! Top 17 Day Trips from Tokyo
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How to Hanami, with a Twist: Unique Ways to Enjoy Cherry Blossom Season
Ah yes, cherry blossom season — the ephemeral beauty, the delicate transience, the sitting in a park for who knows how long, surrounded by who even knows and then lugging home muddy blue sheets and ha
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Bento Basics for Parents in Japan
Packing a nutritious and simple bento lunch for your child in Japan doesn't have to be complicated. Focus on fresh, local ingredients for a healthy meal on the go.
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Mario Bros. Steamed Buns Hit Kyushu!
Super Mario teams up with JR Kyushu to launch power-up themed 'Kakuni Manju' (steamed buns). Available until June 30, these savory pork belly buns are a must-try for fans visiting Kyushu.
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The Best Sumo Restaurants in Tokyo
In Tokyo, there are a lot of sumo-themed restaurants serving up classic sumo cuisine, live demonstrations, and the chance to step into the ring. We compare the options, to help you decide on your next
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Top 10 Tokyo Cherry Blossom Festivals in 2026
Cherry blossoms in Japan are worth celebrating, and there’s nothing like a festival atmosphere to enhance that sakura viewing. Many of Tokyo’s top cherry blossom spots host annual festivals for a week
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Spring Escapes: Top 9 Day Trips from Tokyo
Get ready for our all-time favorite spring day trips from Tokyo. Spring is the best time to travel in Japan — fight us if you like, but you know deep down that it’s true. The millions of flowers, the
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The Matcha Shortage in Japan—Everything You Need To Know
Heard about the matcha shortage in the world? Can you still buy it in Japan? What about other types of green tea? Here’s what you need to know about this hot topic — updated for 2026. The current mat
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Tokyo Events This Week: Sensōji’s Golden Dragon Dance and Early Sakura Fun
Tokyo events for Monday, March 16, to Sunday, March 22, 2026. It’s the calm before the storm of cherry blossom festivals taking over the city, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing on this week. From
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