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British tourist arrested in Japan for assaulting convenience store clerk over plastic bag

A dispute over a plastic bag charge escalated into a violent altercation in Sapporo, Japan, leading to the arrest of a 48-year-old British tourist.

Japanese drugstores are facing a growing challenge: organized shoplifting by foreign nationals.

Fans of the instantly recognisable diagnostic train will be pleased to hear that there is still a way to see the train in live operation.

This shrine has been a famous plum blossom spot to visit since the Edo period.

JR East will be adjusting the prices of some of its rail passes designed specifically for international travelers visiting Japan.

Narita International Airport, Japan's major gateway to the world, witnessed a significant surge in international passenger traffic in 2024.

A new Pop Up Shop for Yowamushi Pedal LIMIT BREAK will visit Tokyo, featuring all new illustrations.

A new Pop Up Shop for Magical Detective Tokisaki Kurumi Case Files will visit Osaka between February and March.

A new Pop Up Shop for Magical Detective Tokisaki Kurumi Case Files will visit Tokyo between February and March.

A new Pop Up Shop for Mofusand will visit Kyoto between January and February.