After 15 years away, we returned to Japan--this time with a child in tow. Blazing neon signs, Pokemon centers, and seemingly endless arcades and capsule toy machine stores. Japan is no doubt an ...

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Japan is famous for doing things efficiently, if not downright bureaucratically, so it is a little surprising how inefficient booking a private guide can be. Travelers often end up juggling emails, ...

Always the centre of attraction, Central Japan oozes personality and character. But do you really know everything about it? Well, there's more magic than meets the eye. Encompassing nine prefectures, ...

This coastal district is Japan’s spiritual heart. Beverley Watts has your guide to experiencing its sensational seafood and purifying hot springs The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers.

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