Kyoto raises hotel tax to ¥10,000 to combat overtourism
The Kyoto city assembly has officially approved an ordinance which will result in an increase of the maximum accommodation tax to ¥10,000
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Hatsune Miku to get her own newspaper in Japan
Hochi Shimbun, the publisher of the Sports Hochi daily newspaper, is set to release a special Sakura Miku newspaper.
Lotteria adds Korean beef to new king-sized burger for “Meat Day”
Lotteria will be featuring special menu items to celebrate Meat Day in March 2025.
Japanese arcade giant sponsors official Hatsune Miku racing team
One of Japan's most well known arcade operators is set to team up with the official Miku racing team.
Save big on Tokyo attractions with new “Tokyo City Pass” sightseeing ticket
Tokyo Metro has begun selling the a city-wide pass that includes admission to some of Tokyo's top attractions.
Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball vehicles to be released as Tomica models
In a highly anticipated collaboration, Tomica and Dragon Ball will team up to release a new range of miniatures based on iconic vehicles from Akira Toriyama's seminal work.
Hokkaido hotel is the first to allow guests to use Suica card as their room key
A hotel in Hokkaido will soon let guests check-in and unlock their rooms using their Suica IC card.
Baki manga’s “father-son fight” reimagined as part of real-world demolition in Japan
Akita Shoten is implementing a unique project, infusing the spirit of its signature fighting manga series, "Baki," into the demolition of its former office building.
Tokyo’s historic Sakura Tram goes permanently digital
The Tokyo Sakura Tram is now permanently offering travelers the ability to purchase digital one-day passes.
Exclusive ONE PIECE clothing capsule launches in Japan
ZOZOTOWN will be releasing limited edition ONE PIECE clothing and accessories.