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Visas, transportation, connectivity, regulations, etiquette, and other essential know-how for traveling in Japan

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Kiyomizu temple at night
Know-How

Getting Around Kyoto in Autumn 2026: The Bus Day Pass Is Gone — Use the Subway and Trains

Aug 13, 2026
An autumn Japanese table — grilled sanma, matsutake mushrooms, chestnut rice, new-crop rice, and Shine Muscat grapes, all in season from September to November.
Food & Drink

Autumn Food in Japan 2026: What's in Season and Where to Eat It

Aug 12, 2026
A plate of ohagi, glutinous rice balls coated in sweet azuki red bean paste, a wagashi eaten around Japan's autumnal equinox
Culture

Ohagi and Japan's Autumnal Equinox 2026: What It Is and Where to Buy It

Aug 11, 2026
A Disney Resort Line train at Bayside Station, the stop for the six Official Hotels at Tokyo Disney Resort
Know-How

Where to Stay at Tokyo Disney Resort 2026: Only 6 Get Early Entry

Aug 6, 2026
The ancient temple facade of Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull in Lost River Delta at Tokyo DisneySea
Places

Tokyo DisneySea: Indiana Jones Reopens Nov 30, 2026 — Tickets Sept 30

Aug 6, 2026
Red maples over the stone steps of a temple in Kita-Kamakura in late November
Places

Kamakura Autumn Leaves 2026: Peak Dates, Fees, 4pm Closings

Aug 5, 2026
A six-photo collage of Kyoto's famous autumn foliage spots, featuring gardens and ponds framed by vivid red maples, the wooden stage of Kiyomizu-dera, a five-story pagoda, and the halls of historic temples—iconic scenes of Kyoto in autumn.
Places

Kyoto Autumn Leaves 2026: Peak Mid-to-Late Nov, 3 Confirmed Light-Ups from October 31

Aug 2, 2026
Yosakoi dancers with naruko clappers at the Otesuji main venue in Kochi
Places

Yosakoi Matsuri 2026, Kochi: Aug 9–12, Otesuji Seats from ¥1,000, Same-Day Only If Any Left

Jul 31, 2026
A large shell bursting over the Omono River at the Omagari fireworks competition
Places

Omagari Fireworks 2026 (Aug 29): Ticketed Seats Only, No Same-Day Sales, July 31 Cutoff

Jul 26, 2026
Tokyo's bike-sharing bikes lined up at a docking station
Know-How

Tokyo Bike Share Prices 2026: LUUP vs Docomo vs HELLO CYCLING for 15, 30 and 60 Minutes

Jul 25, 2026
A bronze statue of an Awa Odori dancer beside a bridge over the Shinmachi River in Tokushima, with strings of red and yellow lanterns hung along the street under a blue sky.
Places

Awa Odori Tokushima 2026: Tickets, Dates, and Paid vs Free Viewing

Jul 23, 2026
Nagaoka Fireworks lighting up the night sky over the Shinano River
Places

Nagaoka Fireworks 2026: Sold Out, No Free Seats (Resale Is Japan Residents Only) — Access and the Ride Home

Jul 21, 2026
Dancers (ren) performing at a Koenji Awa Odori stage as crowds line the street on a summer evening
Places

Koenji Awa Odori 2026: August 29–30, Paid Seats, Free Viewing & Road Closures

Jul 21, 2026
A six-photo collage of autumn foliage spots: golden trees along a lakeshore, brilliant red maples against a blue sky, a Japanese garden pond mirroring the colors, a park entrance lined with ginkgo trees, mountain foliage with Mount Fuji in the distance, and orange maples surrounding a thatched garden pavilion.
Places

Tokyo Fall Foliage 2026: Peak Week and 4:30pm Park Closings

Jul 21, 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
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
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
Duty free shop in an airport
Shopping

Japan’s Tax-Free Shopping Is Changing: What the New Refund System Means for Your Next Trip

May 13, 2026
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