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Osaka

Cat call ... patrons pay to play with cats at Cat Time cafe in Osaka.

Japan

Hello kitty

In a crowded city, Dave Tacon discovers a cafe where people can make some feline friends.

Dusting off a geek fetish for all things maid in Japan

Meido cafe in Osaka Japan

Dave Tacon 'Welcome home, master!' is the typical greeting at Maidolce cafe in Osaka, Japan.

Japan

On a delicious road to ruin

From street-stall delicacies to Michelin-starred restaurants, Joanna Hall discovers Japan's cuisine capital.

Japan

One capsule for cosmic sleep

Cheap hotel beds are plentiful in Japan - if you are willing to sleep like an astronaut, writes Rachel Alt.

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Tripologist

Geishas, gardens and a Minnie for minors

Tripologist We are a family travelling to Japan in April. We have accommodation in Osaka but would like some advice regarding interesting day trips.

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'Babies belong in the hold': Clarkson sparks controversy after airline tweet

Jeremy Clarkson with baby

JOLYON ATTWOOLL 12:24pm | TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has prompted a strong reaction after suggesting that children should be stashed in the luggage hold during flights.

'Uncivilised' Chinese tourists harming country's reputation: official

10:51am | The dire manners and "uncivilised behaviour" of some Chinese tourists abroad are harming the country's image, said a top official who lamented their poor "quality and breeding".

Couple ends up on wrong continent after airline error

JOLYON ATTWOOLL 10:21am | US couple find themselves 11,000km away from their destination, on the wrong continent, after airline error.

Put another kipper in the pan

ROBERT UPE | Determined to lift visitor numbers to 40 million a year by 2020, the British are counting on us, writes Robert Upe.

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