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7-Eleven, Lawson Slow China Expansion
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7-Eleven, Lawson Slow China Expansion

Economic challenges and strong local competition are impacting Japanese convenience store growth in China. This may affect the availability of familiar Japanese snacks and services for travelers.

Source: Nikkei Asia
Thailand's Chocolate Boom on Valentine's Day
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Thailand's Chocolate Boom on Valentine's Day

Thailand is experiencing a surge in chocolate consumption, especially around Valentine's Day. This cultural shift offers new culinary experiences for travelers.

Source: Nikkei Asia
Mount Ōyama: The OG Tokyo Trip
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Mount Ōyama: The OG Tokyo Trip

Ōyama-san delivers more than sore legs — it’s a mountain with a long memory, and a many-layered history. Rising 1,252 metres above Isehara City, within the Tanzawa-Ōyama Quasi-National Park, it’s one

Source: Tokyo Cheapo
New Video! The Complete 2026 Suica Card Guide
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New Video! The Complete 2026 Suica Card Guide

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Where To See Plum Blossoms in Tokyo: 2026 Bumper Edition
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Where To See Plum Blossoms in Tokyo: 2026 Bumper Edition

Cherry blossoms tend to steal the spotlight in Japan, but there’s another flower that’s also bright pink and breathtaking: the humble plum blossom. Blooming between late January and mid-February, plu

Source: Tokyo Cheapo
Getting From Narita to Shinjuku
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Getting From Narita to Shinjuku

Shinjuku, with its huge variety of accommodation (not to mention dining, shopping, and nightlife options), is an excellent place to base yourself in Tokyo. But now you need to work out how to get ther

Source: Tokyo Cheapo
6 Last-Minute Tokyo Valentine’s Day Ideas
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6 Last-Minute Tokyo Valentine’s Day Ideas

Fed up with the Japanese “tradition” of women giving men chocolates on February 14? Why not make things a bit more romantic? Here are Tokyo Valentine’s Day ideas that are big on Cupid points, and easy

Source: Tokyo Cheapo
What It’s Actually Like To Be a Maiko in Modern Kyoto
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What It’s Actually Like To Be a Maiko in Modern Kyoto

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Mega Guide: 24 Best Places To See Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo
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Mega Guide: 24 Best Places To See Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo

It will soon be sakura season, so pack a picnic and park yourself under the falling petals. Read on for a list of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo. We’ve divided our picks into the most

Source: Tokyo Cheapo
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