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A guide to central Japan covering the Japanese Alps, Takayama, Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa, with transport routes, historic towns and seasonal access notes.
A practical guide to Hokkaido's landscapes, food, seasons and transport, covering Furano, Shiretoko, Sapporo and Hakodate.
A guide to Kyushu's volcanic landscapes, hot springs and street food, with highlights across Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita, Miyazaki and Kagoshima.
A practical look at Japan’s main convenience-store chains, from onigiri, bento and oden to payments, ATMs, parcel drop-off and late-night discounts.
Calendar of Japan’s 2026 national holidays, plus how Golden Week, Obon and New Year affect opening hours, transport and travel planning.
Emergency numbers, medical care, lost passports, embassy contacts and disaster advice for visitors to Japan, covering earthquakes and typhoons.
Monthly Tokyo climate averages, regional notes for Hokkaido and Okinawa, rainy season and typhoon timing, plus seasonal packing lists.
A practical guide to Japan’s vending machines, covering cash and IC card payment, hot and cold drinks, food machines and basic etiquette.
Compare eSIM, prepaid SIM and pocket Wi-Fi for Japan: eSIM suits short solo trips, physical SIMs are a fallback, and pocket Wi-Fi works best for groups.
Cashless payments are growing in Japan, but small shops, rural areas, IC card top-ups and some transport still need yen. Here is where cash remains useful.
Tipping is not customary in Japan and may be refused. Service charges are common; rare exceptions include top luxury ryokan and guides used to overseas practices.
Waste separation rules in Japan vary by city and ward. Learn the main categories, local collection schedules, PET bottle and can sorting, and disposal points.
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