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#First Time in Japan
Essential basics for first-time visitors—transportation, etiquette, currency exchange, SIM cards, and more.
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Places
Tokyo's Firefly Magic: 5 Places to Catch Hotaru in the City This Early Summer (2026)
May 20, 2026
Culture
Japan Rainy Season Guide: Umbrella Etiquette Every Traveler Should Know
May 20, 2026
Food & Drink
McDonald’s Japan Drops 5 Regional Items — Hokkaido, Nagoya & Hakata Burgers Plus Kanazawa Curry Fries, Limited Time Only
May 20, 2026
Food & Drink
"Hiyashi Chuka Hajimemashita": The Tiny Sign That Tells Japan Summer Has Begun
May 20, 2026
Shopping
UNIQLO’s Kanshasai Sale Starts May 22: AIRism from ¥990, Freebies on Day 1, and Tax-Free Deals for Tourists
May 19, 2026
Know-How
TOURIST PASMO Is Here: Japan’s New 28-Day IC Card for International Visitors
May 18, 2026
Places
Sanja Matsuri 2026: Your Guide to Tokyo’s Most Energetic Mikoshi Festival in Asakusa
May 14, 2026
Shopping
Japan’s Tax-Free Shopping Is Changing: What the New Refund System Means for Your Next Trip
May 13, 2026
Culture