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Craig Mod: Shining a Light on the Mundane
Craig Mod has been a resident of Japan for over 20 years, writer and photographer for almost as long and a walker for longer. He chooses traveling on foot over…
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Lice at Hotel Testicle – The Comedic Writings of Hiraga Gennai
In the mid-18th century, Edo (modern-day Tokyo) had over 1 million inhabitants, making it the largest city in the world. That didn't make it the best place to live, though.…
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Opinions | You Can Never Be Too Skinny in Japan
As far as I can remember, I would return to Japan from a foreign country and be hit with the same reverse culture shock: everyone here is so darn skinny.…
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The world’s most powerful passports for 2023
Editor's Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel's weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening and closing, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and…
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8 Sailor Moon Real-Life Locations in Tokyo
To the excitement of sailor Moon fans all over the world, the second half of Sailor Moon Cosmos was just released at the end of June. The animated film, released…
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Ryuchell Found Dead at the Agency’s Office
In this week's news roundup, we report on the tragic death of television personality Ryuchell (stylized as Ryuchell). The 27-year-old social media influencer and LGBTQ advocate was found dead by…
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CBSA prepares for Canada and US Independence Day weekend travel surge
With Canada Day and US Independence Day approaching, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has shared a reminder and expected border procedures for travelers in order to have a smoother…
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What’s New in Tokyo in July 2023
Just at the tail end of June, the iconic guitar company Fender opened a flagship store in Harajuku. The next day, the apparel brand Ugg opened its inaugural flagship store…
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The Music and Community of Sado Island’s Earth Celebration Festival
Sado Island's Earth Celebration, one of Japan's most anticipated music festivals, welcomes musicians, artists and spectators from around Japan and the world every August. In 2019, the event brought around…
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Namale Resort & Spa Named a Top Resort in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2023
SAVUSAVU, Fiji, June 21, 2023 /CNW/ -- Namale Resort & Spa, a leading luxury resort in the South Pacific, is thrilled to announce its outstanding recognition in the prestigious Travel…