Tagged: tokyo

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, the World's Biggest Harry Potter Exhibit, Just Opened—Explore Inside

On June 16, 2023, the world’s largest indoor Harry Potter attraction, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, opened in the city’s Nerima ward. Just like at the original London…

13 Can't-Miss Experiences in Japan

A vacation will fly by in a county as full of variety, excitement, and cultural riches as Japan is. This is particularly true in the nation's major cities, where you'll often feel as…

It's Looking Like Japan Won't Let Tourists Into the Country for the Olympics

When you watch the Olympic Games this summer, you're bound to feel many emotions: national pride, awe at the athletic feats, and even gratitude that the Covid-19 situation has improved…

At Tokyo’s Weird New Poop Museum, Wipe Boredom Away

As the capital of a nation famous for high-tech toilets, Tokyo is now also the seat of places that honors what goes into them. Now it’s where you’ll find the Unko Museum Tokyo, which…

Japanese Ryokan Stays: Are They For You?

“Do you know how to take a bath?” the innkeeper inquired solicitously.“Um… I think so,” I replied. Turns out I didn’t. When you’re staying in the traditional Japanese inn, known as a…

Tokyo's Famous Fish Market Could Become a Food Theme Park

A food theme park could soon occupy the site of the famous Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo.What's a food theme park? Beats us—and Japanese officials aren't providing many details…

Great Barrier Reef's Value, Food Theme Park in Tokyo, and Carry-On Pesto in Italy: Today's Travel Briefing

JUNE 27, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's markets, airports, and underwater marvels.HOW MUCH IS THE GREAT BARRIER REEF WORTH? (Kyodo News)You can't…

Tourist Ordered to Pay $44K for Violent Yoga Incident on Plane

Back in March, Korean tourist Hyongtae Pae was arrested after he became violent on an airplane when he wasn't allowed to do yoga—a story noteworthy in part because you don't often…

#1 in #2: Japan Opens First Toilet Museum

I don't know if you've ever sat on one of those futuristic Japanese toilets, but they will change your life. In North America and Europe, toilets plug into the plumbing, but in…

A Severe Drop in the Value of the Japanese Currency Has Made That Country a Highly Desirable Low-Cost Destination for American Travelers

Several weeks ago, when the value of the Japanese Yen plummeted to a rate of 100 to the U.S. dollar, people in the travel industry awoke to the emergence of a new…

Against All the Warnings of Radioactive Dangers, Americans Are Traveling to Japan in Unprecedented Numbers

American tourism to Japan is again booming.  In the month of June just past, nearly 90,000 Americans visited the great cities of Japan (especially Tokyo and Kyoto), more than ever…

Legal Marijuana in Jamaica and Free Wi-Fi in Japan

Getting wifi in Japan and legal marijuana in Jamaica: most would assume these would be slam dunks for tourists.But despite reputations to the contrary, it's near impossible for…

Where in the World is Godzilla? Hint: It's Not Tokyo

The web is abuzz with talk of the remake of the Toho classic film, Godzilla, premiering around the country in May.  Advance word is the remix (this time with Bryan Cranston) is as…

Summer in the Parks: From Camping Rough to Super-Comfy Inns

Make this the summer you finally get out and explore the country's most stunning landscapes and take in some true American icons by touring our national parks. If the thought of…

3 Ways to Tour the World in a Glass

For many, taking in postcard-worthy views with a beverage in hand is the quintessential way to kick back. Whether you prefer pinotage or rally around rum, sublime selections can be…

Family Vacation Finance 101: 10 Ways to Boost Your Trip-Funding Smarts

With summer just a few months away, it's the time of year when many families start thinking about vacation. The good news is that there are fantastic family travel deals at every…

Majestic Montserrat: A Caribbean Escape for Less

The Caribbean's Emerald Isle of Montserrat is a tiny but lush, green, and mountainous island of less than 40 square miles. Lying in the chain of islands in the eastern Caribbean…

Olympics Then and Now: Munich, Germany, Summer Olympic Games 1972

The Games of the XX Olympiad, held in Munich in 1972, marked the return of these international games to Germany for the first time since Berlin in 1936, which was overshadowed by…

Inside China: The Country's Culinary Map

Chinese food is the best in the world, as far as I am concerned, and I mean in all its varieties. And consuming China means taking part of the food, equally with the art, architecture…

Park of the Week: Biscayne's Easy Escapes

Just a few miles from downtown Miami, Biscayne National Park is one of America's most accessible playgrounds, a place where you can boat, snorkel, camp, watch wildlife, and explore a…

5 Excellent Reasons to Take the Family to a National Park

There's something special about the awe in a 5-year-old's eyes when they see for the first time the Old Faithful Geyser in full eruption, spitting thousands of gallons of steaming hot…

5 Weekend Roadtrips for Music Lovers

It's not unusual for travelers to create a vacation based on activities that tickle their fancy. From wine tasting, to golfing, to spa-oriented trips, they run the gamut. But what if…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Guatemala

Here's what's new in Guatemala since the publication of Frommer's Guatemala, 1st Edition. Planning Your Trip As of February 2007, the exchange rate was one U.S. dollar to 7.72…