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Love and Curses in Nishi-Shinjuku｜The Urban Legends Behind Tokyo’s Famous “LOVE” Sculpture

Is Tokyo’s LOVE sculpture a symbol of romance—or something darker? We explore love stories, cursed legends, and the real history behind Nishi-Shinjuku’s iconic landmark.

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【Osaka】Japan Travel Mistakes: Why Many Overseas Travelers Regret Visiting

Most visitors don’t realize how tourism has changed Osaka’s prices and food culture.Osaka is famous for being friendly, ...

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【Ikebukuro ver.】Japan Travel Mistakes: Why Many Overseas Travelers Regret Visiting

Most visitors don’t realize how different Ikebukuro feels from Akihabara.Ikebukuro is often introduced asanother otaku t...

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【Shinjuku ver.】Japan Travel Mistakes: Why Many Overseas Travelers Regret Visiting

Most visitors don’t realize how different Shinjuku feels after dark.Shinjuku is often described as the center of Tokyo’s...

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Tokyo’s Hidden Barrier:The Urban Legend of the Yamanote Line and the Spirit of Taira no Masakado

Tokyo is often described as a hyper-modern megacity, but beneath its railways and office towers lies a deep layer of myt...

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【Tokyo Station ver.】Japan Travel Mistakes: Why Many Overseas Travelers Regret Visiting

Most visitors don’t realize how confusing Tokyo Station really is.Tokyo Station is often the first place overseas travel...

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Japan Travel Mistakes: Why Many Overseas Travelers Regret Visiting Akihabara

Many overseas visitors regret Akihabara after overpaying for anime goods and collectibles. Learn common mistakes and how locals avoid them.

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USD/JPY 180? 200? Estimating the Yen’s Downside After Japan’s Election

Japan’s general election may accelerate yen weakness. Using explicit numbers and capital flow assumptions, this article estimates how far USD/JPY could realistically rise—and why markets may front-run the move.

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Japan’s General Election and the Yen’s Decline｜Why a Weak Yen Could Create a New “Otaku Golden Age”

Japan’s recent election confirmed market tolerance for a weak yen. This article explains how post-election currency dynamics are quietly boosting Japan’s otaku economy.

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Akihabara Events in February 2026: Anime Collabs, VTuber Campaigns, Pop-Ups, and Cafes

Planning a February 2026 trip to Akihabara? Here’s a primary-source-based guide to anime pop-ups, VTuber campaigns, collab cafes, store fairs, and limited-time freebies—organized by venue and date.

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