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Practical guidance on dining in Japan, from removing shoes and ordering phrases to chopstick taboos, table manners and paying at the counter.
A look at expanded theme-park areas, reopened cultural venues and city districts to plan around in Japan in 2026, with official-source details.
Japan’s onsen are increasingly welcoming tattooed bathers, but rules vary: some allow public bathing, some require coverings, and others offer private baths only.
An overview of Japanese craft beer, from its history and styles to Tokyo bars and regional destinations, with sources for the details.
Japanese summer festivals range from neighbourhood celebrations to events drawing close to a million people. July and August are peak months.
Baths restrict tattoos due to historical links with organised crime, but policies vary. Some welcome tattooed guests; others allow covers or private baths.
Mount Fuji, Miyajima and Kyoto have caps, fees and etiquette rules for 2026; check gate hours, booking and fares before you travel.
Both prefectures charge ¥4,000 per entry in 2026, with night gate closures and hut exemptions; Shizuoka also requires FUJI NAVI registration.
Shogatsu is Japan's biggest annual event, with osechi, hatsumode, nengajo and countdowns. Many businesses close from late December to 3 January, so plan ahead.
Kobe beef is a certified brand from Tajima cattle in Hyogo, not a breed. Learn its standards, how to identify genuine cuts, and where to eat it.
A guide to greetings, business cards, meetings, communication and dining customs in Japan, with practical advice for international professionals.
Kyoto's cuisine reflects its imperial past, with kaiseki, tofu and yuba, shojin ryori and Nishiki Market among its traditional and local specialities.
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