TRAVEL NEWS FROM THE JAPAN TIMES
‘Mushroom Gastronomy’ makes sense of Japan’s fungal diversity
The dancer keeping Osaka’s Nakazakicho indie
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Whether it’s the pool or the park, teach your kids how to be safe this summer vacation
Going eel-less for Japan’s midsummer tradition
Tokiwa Sushi: Niigata sushi master with a hometown, locavore focus
Land of punishment, land of gold
Celebrate o-Bon in style with these elegant crafts
Dive into Akutagawa’s world of creepy ‘kappa’ and prewar kanji
Tokyo’s top tacos dispel the ‘no good Mexican food’ myth
Got somewhere to be and need a friend? Better learn how to ask.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
The paradox of a five-star, Hawaiian-themed hotel in Yokohama
Major Japanese beverage-makers renewing green tea products
How Tokyo’s ‘deconstructed ramen’ became a national favorite