From takoyaki and kushikatsu to Osaka sushi and soufflé cheesecake — discover the 20 essential dishes every visitor should eat in Osaka, with prices and area tips.

From monjayaki and Edomae sushi to yakitori alleys and matcha sweets — 20 essential Tokyo foods, where to find them, and how much to pay. A complete guide for first-time visitors.

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I live in Japan and have traveled beyond the popular tourist stops like Tokyo and Osaka. Some of my favorite day trips are Saitama, Kobe, and Nara.

The store, which opens Saturday, will carry products from skincare and cosmetic brands based in Korea, Japan and across Asia.

Chinese visitors to Japan tumbled 45.2 percent in February from a year earlier, official data showed Wednesday, as the fallout from the countries' diplomatic spat bit for the third month running.By ...

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