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A summer night festival, rows of glowing paper lanterns lighting the path as crowds stroll beneath them
Places

Mitama Matsuri 2026: 30,000 Lanterns at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine (July 13–16)

Jun 29, 2026
Potted morning glories trained on round trellises lined up at a morning glory fair, with pink and blue-purple blooms and paper charm tags reading "Iriya Asagao-ichi" hanging from the pots.
Places

Iriya Morning Glory Fair 2026: Tokyo's Early-July Flower Market (Dates, Access & Tips)

Jun 29, 2026
Food stalls and a lively nighttime crowd at a Japanese summer festival
Culture

A Guide to Japanese Summer Festivals (Matsuri) in 2026: Food Stalls, Yukata, Etiquette, and Where to Go

Jun 28, 2026
Colorful fireworks lighting up the night sky at the Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival
Places

Gaien Fireworks 2026: A Seated Show with Live Music (Aug 8) — Tickets, Seats & Access

Jun 28, 2026
A Japan Rail Pass exchange order stands upright on a white surface, printed with the JR Group logo and four colorful seasonal illustrations.
Know-How

Is the Japan Rail Pass Worth It in 2026? Who Should Buy It—and Who Shouldn't

Jun 27, 2026
Two people in an indigo yukata and a blue striped kimono stand on a stone-paved lane, lined with traditional wooden buildings, each holding a handbag.
Culture

How to Wear a Yukata in Tokyo (2026): Rent in Asakusa, the One Collar Rule, and Fireworks Dates

Jun 27, 2026
Red and green fireworks burst over a river at a Japanese summer festival, with lantern-decorated boats along the bank and illuminated trees and city lights reflected in the water.
Places

Tenjin Matsuri 2026: The Complete Guide to Osaka's Boat Procession and Fireworks (July 24-25)

Jun 26, 2026
A 7-Eleven campaign banner reading "July 11 is 7-Eleven Day" in Japanese, decorated with the brand's green, orange, and red stripes and a red ribbon.
Food & Drink

7-Eleven Day in Japan 2026: Half-Price Coffee, a ¥711 Receipt Lottery & Free Stickers (July 1–11)

Jun 26, 2026
Gion Matsuri yoiyama in Kyoto, with the Minami Kannon Yama float lit by rows of paper lanterns — white lanterns bearing tomoe crests and red lanterns reading "Minami Kannon Yama" — glowing at dusk.
Places

Gion Matsuri 2026: A First-Timer's Guide to Kyoto's Float Processions (July 17 & 24), Yoiyama Nights & Seats

Jun 26, 2026
Snow-capped Mt. Fuji mirrored on the calm surface of Lake Kawaguchi under a clear blue sky, with the lakeside town in the foreground
Places

Climbing Mount Fuji in 2026: Season Dates, the ¥4,000 Toll, Permits, and What to Pack

Jun 25, 2026
A traveler walking along a paved station path while pulling a navy and yellow wheeled suitcase
Know-How

Where to Store Luggage in Tokyo (2026): Coin Lockers, Bag-Drop Apps & Hands-Free Sightseeing

Jun 25, 2026
Side-by-side signs of Japan's three major convenience store chains — 7-Eleven, FamilyMart and Lawson — with ATM and Wi-Fi service labels visible on the first two boards.
Know-How

Japanese Convenience Stores (Konbini): A First-Timer's Guide to Food, ATMs and Services

Jun 24, 2026
7-Eleven Japan promotional banner for its ¥50-off eligible cold noodle sale, with example photos of hiyashi chuka, zaru soba, and chilled shrimp-and-tomato pasta
Food & Drink

7-Eleven Japan's Cold Noodle Sale: ¥50 Off Hiyashi Chuka, Zaru Soba & Chilled Pasta (June 25–28, 2026)

Jun 23, 2026
A promotional banner for FamilyMart's "buy one, get one free" campaign, with fireworks on a blue-and-green background and illustrations of eligible items such as green tea, sports drinks, potato chips, chocolate, and cup noodles.
Food & Drink

FamilyMart's "Buy One, Get One Free" Is Back for Summer 2026 — How to Actually Claim Your Free Drink (Through July 13)

Jun 22, 2026
Krispy Kreme Japan's three summer donuts — a red watermelon donut dotted with chocolate-chip "seeds," a pink peach donut with a green leaf, and a yellow pineapple donut cut open to reveal its cream filling — set against backgrounds of cut watermelon, peach, and pineapple.
Food & Drink

Krispy Kreme Japan’s Summer Donuts 2026: Watermelon, Peach & Pineapple Drop June 24 (from ¥356)

Jun 22, 2026
Three Starbucks Japan peach summer drinks — Chillax Soda Peach, the whipped-cream Peach & Peach Milk Frappuccino, and Craft Juicy Peach Tea — with fresh white peaches behind.
Food & Drink

Starbucks Japan’s Peach Frappuccino Returns June 24, 2026: 3 Summer Peach Drinks from ¥579, Plus Early Access for Members

Jun 22, 2026
Neon signs lighting up Kabukicho in Shinjuku, Tokyo at night, with a Don Quijote store and taxis at a busy intersection
Shopping

Don Quijote (Donki) Tax-Free Shopping Guide 2026: How Tourists Save with a Passport — and What Changes on November 1

Jun 22, 2026
Tokyo Skytree lit up in green beside a burst of pink fireworks over the Sumida River, with an illuminated arched bridge and light reflections on the water at night (Sumida River Fireworks Festival)
Places

Sumida River Fireworks 2026 (July 25): Where to Watch Tokyo's 20,000-Firework Show for Free, Plus Access & Crowd Tips

Jun 20, 2026
Train
Culture

Japan Train Etiquette (2026): 8 Unwritten Rules Every Tourist Should Know

Jun 19, 2026
Collage of six major Tokyo summer fireworks shows lighting up the sky over rivers, bridges, city skylines, and Tokyo Skytree.
Places

Tokyo Fireworks Festivals 2026: 6 Major Hanabi Shows to See This Summer (Dates, Access & Tips)

Jun 18, 2026