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Must-Buy

The "if in doubt, buy this" picks for inbound travelers — items worth packing into your suitcase.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
7-Eleven Japan "Kansha Mori" campaign banner: 50%+ bigger portions at the same price, May 12 – June 1, 2026
Food & Drink

7-Eleven Japan's "Kansha Mori" Is Here: 12 Fan Favorites, 50%+ Bigger, Same Price

May 11, 2026