Japan is enjoying an inbound tourism boom. A rising number of visitors are indulging in unique cultural experiences such as ...

It’s difficult to gain much insight from the averages since visitor spending varies widely above and below the given number; however, the most notable finding is the near $100 spent on candy per ...

The Japanese yen has been weak and there has been a surge in Chinese tourists. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Like riding the train, shopping has its own cultural norms and etiquette to follow in Japan. While going to a brick-and-mortar store is becoming less common in favor of online shopping in many parts ...

7-Eleven Hawaii has kicked off an exciting sweepstakes, giving customers the chance to win a trip for two to Japan. The giveaway, which runs until August 4th, includes air travel and accommodations, ...

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YAMATOKORIYAMA, Nara Prefecture >> Goldfish swim along the street in Yamatokoriyama as if the thoroughfare is one giant aquarium. The street, a third of a mile long, is lined with long-established ...

Buying products from Japan is notoriously difficult. Many Japanese websites won’t accept international credit cards and choose not to ship internationally. If they do, the online registration can be a ...

The Japanese yen hit a 34-year low against the dollar on Monday, but the weak currency has turned Japan into a shopping paradise, with a large number of international tourists flocking to the country ...