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GU storefront in Japan with mannequins and clothing displays, useful for travelers looking to buy the GU × Evangelion T-shirt collection
Shopping

GU × Evangelion Vintage Tees Drop June 22, 2026: 4 Designs at ¥1,990 — Where to Buy & How Tourists Shop Tax-Free

Jun 18, 2026
Colorful Tanabata streamers and Shitamachi Tanabata Festival lanterns line Kappabashi Hondori at night, with Tokyo Skytree lit blue in the distance
Places

Shitamachi Tanabata Festival 2026: Asakusa's 1.2km Street of Wishes (July 3-7)

Jun 17, 2026
A three-panel image of the three ways to get online in Japan: a pocket WiFi router (left), a hand holding a smartphone showing "eSIM" (center), and a physical SIM card being inserted into a phone (right).
Know-How

How to Get Internet in Japan (2026): eSIM vs SIM Card vs Pocket WiFi — and Where to Pick One Up at the Airport

Jun 16, 2026
A Hōzuki-ichi market sign reading "Asakusa Hōzuki-ichi" and "Shimanrokusennichi," illustrated with red hōzuki (ground cherries), with Edo glass wind bells and paper strips in front.
Places

Asakusa Hōzuki-ichi 2026: Sensō-ji's Ground-Cherry Market on July 9–10 (and the 46,000-Day Blessing)

Jun 16, 2026
Four ATMs found at Japanese convenience stores and post offices — from left: Japan Post Bank, Lawson Bank, Seven Bank, and Japan Post Bank — all of which accept foreign cards for yen withdrawals.
Know-How

How to Withdraw Cash in Japan with a Foreign Card (2026): 7-Eleven, Japan Post & Konbini ATMs That Actually Work

Jun 16, 2026
An onsen bath fed by hot water pouring from a wooden spout, with steam rising
Culture

Visiting Onsen with Tattoos in Japan: Can You Bathe if You Have Ink? A 2026 Guide to Cover-Ups, Private Baths & Tattoo-Friendly Spots

Jun 15, 2026
Insect repellent being sprayed from a pump bottle onto a person's bare forearm outdoors in a sunny park
Know-How

Where to Buy Mosquito Repellent in Japan (2026): A Traveler's Guide to DEET vs. Icaridin

Jun 15, 2026
Promotional image for McDonald's Japan's "VIVA! World Mac," showing three new FIFA World Cup 2026 burgers: Chunky Potato & Thick Beef Garlic Pepper, Mexican Taco Cheese Chicken, and Avocado Mayo Cheese Shrimp
Food & Drink

McDonald's Japan's World Cup Menu: A Traveler's Guide to the 8 “VIVA! World Mac” Items and Collectible Cups (June 2026)

Jun 11, 2026
Night view of the garden at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, with the illuminated three-storied pagoda (Entsukaku) rising above the trees and Tokyo Unkai mist drifting in the foreground
Places

Fireflies at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo 2026: See Genji Fireflies in the City (Dates, Times & Prices)

Jun 10, 2026
Storefront of a UNIQLO shop inside a shopping mall, with shelves of color-sorted folded T-shirts, polo shirts, and mannequins.
Shopping

UNIQLO F.RISSO Drops June 19, 2026: Ex-Marni Designer Francesco Risso's Summer Capsule — Prices, What to Buy & Tax-Free Tips for Travelers

Jun 9, 2026
Inside a UNIQLO UT graphic-tee section, with “UT POP OUT” on the floor and tables of colorful folded T-shirts
Shopping

UNIQLO × mofusand UT Drops June 19, 2026: 4 Camping-Cat Tees at ¥1,990 — Where to Buy & How Tourists Shop Tax-Free

Jun 8, 2026
The poster of FamilyMart's Giant All-Star Festival (June 2026)
Food & Drink

FamilyMart's Giant All-Star Festival (June 2026): 14 Supersized Konbini Treats, from 2.5x Taberu Bokujo Milk to LL Coffee

Jun 7, 2026
Two Shinkansen side by side at a Tokyo Station platform—a green E5 series ("Hayabusa," Tohoku Shinkansen) in front and a blue E7 series (Hokuriku Shinkansen) behind.
Know-How

How to Ride the Shinkansen in Japan: A First-Timer's Guide for 2026 (Tickets, Luggage Rules & Etiquette)

Jun 6, 2026
Eight 7-Eleven Seven Café Smoothie cups in assorted flavors—matcha, melon milk, açaí banana, banana, and more—held in front of a convenience-store freezer case
Food & Drink

How to Make a 7-Eleven Smoothie in Japan: A 70-Second Step-by-Step Guide (with Photos)

Jun 5, 2026
A collage of six Japanese summer cooling items: cooling gel sheets, handheld fans, a wearable neck cooler, OS-1 oral rehydration drink, salt tablets, and a cooling towel
Know-How

Surviving Japan’s Summer Heat (2026): Beat the Heat, Avoid Heatstroke & Where to Buy Cooling Gear

Jun 5, 2026
Poster for 7-Eleven's Seven Café Smoothie half-price campaign on June 10, featuring three smoothies: Berry Berry Yogurt, Strawberry Banana Soy, and Kale & Pineapple
Food & Drink

7-Eleven Japan’s Smoothies Are Half-Price on June 10, 2026: How to Buy One on Smoothie Day

Jun 4, 2026
Promotional banner for Lawson's 51st-anniversary "Super Happy Challenge": about 51% more for the same price, starting June 2, with 50 items over four weeks.
Food & Drink

Lawson’s “Morisugi” Challenge Is On Now (June 2026): 50 Items, About 51% Bigger for the Same Price — Here’s What Travelers Should Grab

Jun 3, 2026
Four Japanese sunscreens—ALLIE, ANESSA, Biore UV, and Skin Aqua—lined up against a sunny summer beach-and-sky background
Know-How

Best Japanese Sunscreens in 2026: What to Buy, Where to Find Them, and How to Shop Tax-Free

Jun 3, 2026
A stone path lined with blue hydrangeas, leading past a small tiled-roof temple hall
Places

Kamakura Hydrangeas 2026: A Guide to Meigetsuin, Hasedera & How to Beat the Crowds

Jun 2, 2026
Article thumbnail titled "Narita / Haneda to Tokyo 2026," a collage of an airplane in flight, a navy Keisei Skyliner train, a white JR Narita Express (N'EX), and an orange Airport Limousine bus.
Know-How

Narita & Haneda to Tokyo: The Cheapest and Fastest Ways In (2026)

Jun 2, 2026