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A sourced guide to Tokyo photography, from Shibuya Crossing and Senso-ji to Yanaka Ginza and Hamarikyu, with access, opening times and photo rules.
A practical guide to rural Kagoshima, covering Sakurajima ferries, farm visits, footbaths and hot springs, with seasonal and timetable checks.
Practical notes on Tokyo Station exits, Shinkansen platforms, the N'EX airport train, First Avenue shopping and what to check at convenience stores.
No dedicated Nagoya–Tokyo or Nagoya–Osaka night train is listed; daytime Shinkansen and two forthcoming overnight services are covered.
The Akita Kanto Festival runs from 3 to 6 August 2026, with candle-lit poles, nightly timetable, shinkansen access, loop-bus tips and advice on trying a pole.
From 1 September 2026, several airlines enforce a strict 30-minute Haneda domestic baggage cut-off; check your airline and build in buffer.
A guide to traditional Japanese inns, covering tatami rooms, futon bedding, kaiseki meals, onsen etiquette, tattoos, prices and booking considerations.
A guide to the Fuji Five Lakes in Yamanashi, covering Kawaguchiko, Yamanakako, Saiko, Shojiko and Motosuko, with Mount Fuji views, hot springs and museums.
Plan gluten-free meals and public transport in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, with dietary cards, restaurant tips and simple itineraries.
A practical guide to Nike Shinjuku's Shuetsu-tai customisation: membership, same-day queues, reported prices and rules to check before visiting.
JR East and JR Central have published Obon crowding forecasts for 8–16 August 2026, with reserved-seat rules and Tokyo bathhouse fees to plan around.
A practical itinerary for Asuka and Fujiwara, covering UNESCO sites, rail access, bicycle routes, opening times and summer festival flexibility.
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