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A practical guide to Naoshima's art museums, Art House Project, ferry routes and fares, plus access from Takamatsu and Uno ports.
A guide to well-known Japanese hiking routes, from Mount Fuji and Daisetsuzan to Fushimi Inari and Mount Takao, with access details and current rules.
A practical guide to Tokyo's street food markets and yokocho, including Tsukiji, Ameyoko, Omoide Yokocho and Nakamise-dori, plus etiquette and timing advice.
A practical guide to Japanese allergen names, allergy cards, key phrases, hidden ingredients such as dashi, and emergency contacts for travellers.
A practical guide to Japan for first-time visitors, covering visa rules, cherry blossom timing, advance bookings, packing and airport rail access.
A guide to quieter Tokyo spots, from Hanazono Shrine and Nezu-jinja to Golden Gai, Edo-era gardens and the Oedo antique market.
A practical guide to onsen etiquette, onsen versus sento, tattoo policies and hot spring towns such as Kusatsu, Kinosaki and Nyuto.
A season-by-season guide to Japan’s photogenic blossom and festival spots, with access, timing and rules to check before you go.
What to know before the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi and Nagoya: venues, tickets, transport and rules for sports fans.
Official 2026 figures show Tokyo inflation, Osaka housing and transport costs, plus Fukuoka as a cheaper option; check fares and rents before budgeting.
A guide to Tokyo coworking spaces including WeWork, BasisPoint, fabbit Shibuya and .andwork Shibuya, with published day pass and monthly rates and practical tips.
What to know about Tokyo Rainbow Pride’s volunteer-run festival, merchandise and donations, plus LGBTQ+ bars in Shinjuku Ni-chōme and bar etiquette.
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