Kyoto's Gion geisha district bans photos and introduces fines for rule-breakers www.mirror.co.uk

The iconic neighbourhood boasts beautiful streets, traditional tea houses and is home to geishas, so it's no surprise that it's become a visitor hotspot.
While photos in popular areas such as Hanamik…

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Luigi’s Mansion 3 review: The most “Nintendo” game from Nintendo in years arstechnica.com

Game Details Developer: NintendoPublisher: NintendoPlatform: SwitchRelease Date: Oct. 31, 2019Price: $60ESRB Rating: E for EveryoneLinks: Amazon | Official website Nintendo: Nintendo: SwitchOct.
31, …

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When's the Best Time to Visit Tokyo? tokyocheapo.com

Planning your trip, but not sure of the best time to visit Tokyo?
Cherry blossom season is, of course, peak visiting season for many travelers, and for good reason.
Not to worry if this is the only t…

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Tokyo to Kawaguchiko: Take a Day Trip to Mount Fuji's Neighbor tokyocheapo.com

Here are a few cheapo tips for a day trip from Tokyo to Kawaguchiko.
With direct transport from Tokyo to Kawaguchiko, it’s an unsurprisingly popular spot, and well worth a day trip.
If you are planni…

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How to Get from KIX to Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe japancheapo.com

This large airport was built on reclaimed land in Osaka Bay and opened in 1994 to service cities like Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Kobe.
KIX to KyotoThe joke goes that the only reason tourists visit Osaka …

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The Best Classic Godzilla Movies From Japan, Ranked www.vulture.com

The signs begin with the title; Godzilla had just fought his robotic foe in the previous year’s Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla.
Godzilla Raids Again (1955)Quickly produced to capitalize on the global suc…

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This Experimental Nissan Leaf With AWD and 502 LB-FT Is the Hot Rod EV We Want www.thedrive.com

Nissan has built an all-wheel-drive Leaf EV with power figures that'd put it head and shoulders above the hot hatchback competition...if it planned to put the thing into production.
Last week, Nissan…

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In photos: Moments from 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival 2019 www.upi.com

Moments from 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival 2019 (8 images)Stars attend the opening ceremony of Tokyo International Film Festival 2019 in Tokyo, Japan, on October 28, 2019.
Tokyo Internationa…

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New Species Found in the Mouth of a Whale Shark interestingengineering.com

It seems like we now can have some species live inside our mouths.
Or maybe not ours, yet, but Japanese scientists have discovered a new species in the mouth of a whale shark.
But I didn't expect we …

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Fujifilm X-T3 review: the do-everything camera www.theverge.com

The Fujifilm X-T3 is the finest APS-C mirrorless camera that the company has ever produced, and it’s among the best and most versatile options on the market that isn’t full-frame.
It’s an admittedly …

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