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Hotel prices in Japan have shot through the roof, leaving locals struggling to find affordable accommodation, while foreign tourists seem unfazed.

Grilled tuna skewers for 300 yen. Freshly made egg rolls for 300 yen. A cracker topped with salmon and scallop marinated in koji for just 100 yen. Plus, a hot spring to enjoy for free!

As the Kanto region returns to winter-like conditions, ski resorts that had been closed due to a lack of snow have reopened.

A new fence has been installed at Lake Biwa to stop tourists making risky crossings over a busy highway to see Shirahige Shrine's historic torii gate.

From airfare to hotel fees, travel can be costly. And with recent inflation, some might be wondering, "Can't I travel to Okinawa for a little less?" In such cases, we recommend tourist spots that can be enjoyed for free.

With the Osaka-Kansai Expo just a year away, the Expo Association has launched a webpage for the first time to showcase information about pavilions from participating countries.

JR East has announced that starting October, the discount rate for off-peak commuter passes, which are approximately 10% cheaper when avoiding morning rush hours, will be increased to around 15%.

Two rocks of different sizes nestled close to each other along Chiba's coastline in Isumi, known as the "Married Rocks," famous for creating a mystical scene with the sunrise and starry skies, are suffering considerable damage from the latest series of earthquakes to strike the region.