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Frigid, Remote City in the Arctic Makes Bid To Host 2032 Summer Olympics
Temperatures in this Finnish town hardly ever reach 70 degrees, even in the hottest part of the year. But Salla has its reasons for making a bid for the 2032 Summer Games.
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The northernmost of Japan's islands remains a mystery to many. Hokkaido is indeed an entirely different side of Japan, a dichotomy between new and old dominated by a natural landscape that is difficult to be equaled.
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A Subscription Box That's the Perfect Gift for All Ages This Christmas
Want a taste of Japan? TokyoTreat's subscription box gives you the best Japanese snacks to reminisce all things Japan!
Japanese Haunted Drive-Through Makes Halloween Spooky Despite COVID
Getting attacked by zombies while in your car is one way to celebrate Halloween without risking the spread of the coronavirus.
Scan Yourself Into 'Evangelion' And Worry More About Angels Than Viruses
An amusement park miniature of Tokyo-3, the primary setting for "Neon Genesis Evangelion," not only reproduces sets from the landmark anime, but will let visitors apply for a miniaturized residency.
YouTuber Spreads Coronavirus While Filming on Japan's Most Populous Island
The man reportedly traveled across the country for the video shoot, including in the Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Japan Ends Coronavirus Emergency With 850 Deaths and No Lockdown
"In just over a month and a half, we almost brought (the infection) situation under control," Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said.
Japanese Prime Minister Says Holding Olympics Could Be 'Impossible'
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe extended the state of emergency to the entire country on April 16, after previously implementing it in select regions.
New Coronavirus Treatments Trialed As WHO Warns Against Self-Medicating
There are currently no specific treatments for the virus, which has killed almost 2,000 people.
Around Third of Coronavirus Cases Outside China on Quarantined Cruise Ship
The new form of the coronavirus has killed over 910 people since it emerged in China late last year.
Anna Korakaki Will Be First Ever Woman To Kick Off Olympic Torch Relay
"It's a great honor for me. I am thrilled, and I think the feelings will get even more intense in Ancient Olympia," Korakaki said.
Japanese Hotel Replaces In-Room Robots Revealed to Be Hackable
A Japanese hotel chain apologized and acknowledged that it had been possible for persons to gain unauthorized access to its in-room robots at Henn na Hotel Maihama Tokyo Bay.
Suspected Panty Thief Found with More than 1,000 Items of Women's Underwear
Toru Adachi, 40, reportedly admitted to stealing 10 items of women's underwear from the store in April. He was detained on Monday and police found the women's clothing items inside his home.
The 6 Best Boutiques in Tokyo's Daikanyama District
Shopping in the Daikanyama District's many high-end boutiques and indie shops is a true Tokyo experience.
7 Craziest Cafes and Restaurants in Tokyo
Cat, goat, owl, maid cafes, and ninja-themed restaurants: Tokyo has some strange places that you need to check out
7 Best Onsens and Baths in Tokyo
Japan is known for its love of hot springs so chill out, Japanese style, at these amazing spa and bathhouses in the Japanese capital
The 9 Best Hotels in Tokyo
The Tokyo hotel scene might be the world's best for every budget level. All of these hotels have clean, beautiful rooms and delicious food.
8 Best Museums in Tokyo
From anime to world-class art, Tokyo has a legion of amazing museums to explore while you're in town.
The 7 Best Day Trips from Tokyo
Get out of town! Seriously. If you're spending time in Tokyo, try to leave the big city for the day and explore these beautiful smaller towns, parks, and beaches.
6 Best Places to Spot a Harajuku Girl in Tokyo
Tokyo's Harajuku neighborhood is an electric Kool-Aid acid test for the eyes and well known for its extreme, bright fashion.
7 Best Beer Bars in Tokyo's Ebisu
Ebisu is beer central in Tokyo and beer drinkers should gravitate here for a nice round of hops and suds.
7 Best Bars and Clubs in Tokyo's Roppongi Neighborhood
Roppongi's clubs and bars are the places people from around the world go to see and be seen, so why aren't you there already?
7 Best Izakayas in Tokyo
Japanese taverns where the drinks and food are equally important are a quintessential Tokyo eating/drinking experience.
The Best Ramen Restaurants in Tokyo
The world is mad for ramen and Tokyo is ground zero for ramen mania. There are thousands of Ramen restaurants in the city so we've highlighted the best.
A Perfect Day in Tokyo
The authors of 'Tokyo Pocket Precincts' give us the lowdown on where to eat, shop, party and more in the Japanese metropolis.
7 Best Sushi Omakase Restaurants in Tokyo
It was hard, but we narrowed down where to have superlative omakase, or chef's choice, at a top Tokyo sushi restaurant.
8 Best Tiny Bars in Tokyo's Golden Gai
Size doesn't matter in Golden Gai, a maze of petite pubs in Tokyo's Shinjuku district, where coziness is key.
Best Shopping in Tokyo's Aoyama District
Aoyoma in Tokyo is one of the best shopping neighborhoods in Tokyo and a great place to blow a lot of cash.
The Best Shops in Tokyo's Shibuya Neighborhood
Shibuya is an explosion of shopping chaos – we've made it simple and picked out the top shops you MUST visit.