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First Time in Japan

Essential basics for first-time visitors—transportation, etiquette, currency exchange, SIM cards, and more.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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