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A collage of indoor things to do in Tokyo on a rainy day: an aquarium tank with rays and fish, a department-store food hall, a museum building, a sento bathhouse, and an immersive digital art space.
Places

Rainy Day in Tokyo? Your 2026 Guide to the Best Indoor Things to Do

Jun 1, 2026
A glass tip jar filled with US dollar bills and coins, tagged with a handwritten "Tips" label, beside a coffee cup on a wooden table
Culture

Do You Tip in Japan? A 2026 Guide to Tipping, Service Charges, and Kokorozuke

May 31, 2026
Hie Shrine's distinctive gabled Sanno torii gate in Akasaka, its "Sanno Hie Jinja" plaque at center, with a modern Tokyo high-rise rising behind
Places

Sanno Matsuri 2026: Tokyo's Grand “Shogun's Festival” Returns June 7-17 — Don't Miss the Once-Every-2-Years Procession on June 12

May 30, 2026
Rain gear guide thumbnail with umbrellas, a raincoat and a poncho beside konbini, 100-yen shop and Don Quijote storefronts
Know-How

Where to Buy Rain Gear in Japan (2026): Umbrellas, Ponchos & Rain Suits at Konbini, 100-Yen Shops & Don Quijote

May 29, 2026
7-Eleven Japan Fried Food Super Sale promotional image showing a plate of fried items including fried chicken, corn dogs, a sausage, and croquettes, with text reading "Fried Food Super Sale," "4 Days Only, 4–8 PM," and "Half Price"
Food & Drink

7-Eleven Japan’s Fried Food Super Sale: Half-Price Nanachiki & More, 4 Days Only (June 3–6, 4–8 PM)

May 28, 2026
All three Mocchurin donuts — kinako, mitarashi, and strawberry — lined up side by side with "Mocchurin Returns June 3" text overlay
Food & Drink

What Is Mocchurin? Mister Donut's Chewy Mochi Donut (2026 Flavors & Prices)

May 27, 2026
Colorful hydrangeas covering a hillside with a rural Japanese village in the background
Places

6 Best Hydrangea Spots in Tokyo | 2026 Bloom Dates & Festival Guid

May 26, 2026
A suitcase with a shipping label sits in a hotel lobby as a traveler walks away carrying only a backpack
Know-How

How to Ship Your Suitcase Between Hotels in Japan: The Takkyubin Guide Every Traveler Needs

May 26, 2026
GU Kanshasai sale display
Shopping

GU's Kanshasai Sale Is On Now: ¥590 Tees, a Pokémon Collab, and Tax-Free Savings for Tourists (Until May 28)

May 25, 2026
Interior of a Tokyo sento with a large Mount Fuji wall painting above tiled bathtubs
Culture

Your First Sento: A Beginner's Guide to Tokyo's Neighborhood Bathhouses

May 24, 2026
People walking with umbrellas along a hydrangea-lined sidewalk on a rainy day in Tokyo
Know-How

What to Wear in Japan in June: Your Complete Guide to Dressing for Rainy Season

May 23, 2026
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Tokyo event venue at Odaiba Seaside Park
Places

Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Tokyo: Everything Travelers Need to Know About the 10th-Anniversary Mega Event in Odaiba

May 22, 2026
Starbucks store sign
Food & Drink

Starbucks Japan’s New Banana Affogato Frappuccino Drops May 27 — A Japan-Only Summer Treat Made with ‘Mottainai’ Bananas

May 21, 2026
Close-up of a single firefly perched on a blade of grass, glowing yellow-green at night
Places

Tokyo's Firefly Magic: 5 Places to Catch Hotaru in the City This Early Summer (2026)

May 20, 2026
A person walking under a clear vinyl umbrella on a rainy traditional street in Japan
Culture

Japan Rainy Season Guide: Umbrella Etiquette Every Traveler Should Know

May 20, 2026
mcdonalds-gotochi-regional-burgers-2026-ja
Food & Drink

McDonald’s Japan Drops 5 Regional Items — Hokkaido, Nagoya & Hakata Burgers Plus Kanazawa Curry Fries, Limited Time Only

May 20, 2026
A "Hiyashi Chuka Hajimemashita" poster taped to the window of a neighborhood Chinese restaurant, with food display samples in the glass showcase
Food & Drink

"Hiyashi Chuka Hajimemashita": The Tiny Sign That Tells Japan Summer Has Begun

May 20, 2026
UNIQLO Kanshasai (Thank You Festival) 2026 promotional banner showing the May 22–28 sale period and store interior.
Shopping

UNIQLO’s Kanshasai Sale Starts May 22: AIRism from ¥990, Freebies on Day 1, and Tax-Free Deals for Tourists

May 19, 2026
7-Eleven Japan's Kansha Mori campaign banner promoting 12 supersized items at regular prices.
Food & Drink

This Week Only: All 12 of 7-Eleven’s Supersized “Kansha Mori” Items Are on Shelves at Once

May 19, 2026
TOURIST PASMO card design featuring kanji characters
Know-How

TOURIST PASMO Is Here: Japan’s New 28-Day IC Card for International Visitors

May 18, 2026