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Osaka Tax-Free Shopping Guide: Drugstore & 100 Yen Souvenirs
Discover 6 Osaka stops in this 2026 guide—Osaka tax-free shopping guide with fast counters, drugstore picks, and Nov 2026 changes.
Safety
Japan Travel Safety Guide (2026): When Things Go Wrong
Complete guide to handling emergencies in Japan as a foreigner: lost passport, stolen phone, car accidents, earthquakes, typhoons, police reports, and more.
Food & Dining
Suica & PASMO: Pay for Food, Trains & More (2026)
Which card to get, where to buy at Narita/Haneda, mobile setup, and everywhere you can tap to pay — konbini, vending machines, restaurants.
Travel Tips
eSIM Not Working in Japan? 5 Fixes Before You Pay Twice
eSIM not working in Japan? Try 5 fast fixes first, then use our Haneda, Narita, and Kansai backup plan to get online without paying twice.
Getting Around
Osaka Street Food by Subway: Dotonbori to Shinsekai Day Trip
Osaka street food by subway: pick the right pass and follow exact exits for Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Kuromon Market and Shinsekai.
Sightseeing
Best Temples in Kyoto (2026): 10 Picks + Crowd-Smart Routes
Discover 10 picks in this 2026 guide to the best temples in Kyoto, with train-first routes, bus updates, and what to reserve ahead.
Seasonal
Sapporo Snow Festival Travel Guide: Add Otaru & Asahikawa
Discover a 3-city Sapporo Snow Festival travel guide: Sapporo routes, Otaru lights, Asahikawa day trip, plus blizzard backups.
Getting Around
Niseko Skiing Guide for Foreigners: Passes, Buses & Safety
Learn 7 steps in this Niseko skiing guide for foreigners: 2025-26 pass prices, airport buses, shuttle activation traps, and backcountry rules.
Budget
Late Night Japan Airport Transfers: Cheap Options + Where to Sleep
Learn a 10-minute checklist for late night Japan airport transfers: cheapest safe routes still running + where to sleep at NRT/HND/KIX.
Seasonal
Japan Ramen Festivals 2026: Types, Tickets & Ordering Tips
Discover 7 practical steps in this 2026 guide to Japan ramen festivals 2026—festival vouchers, shop ticket machines, types, costs, and crowd hacks.
Sightseeing
Tokyo One Day Itinerary: Hidden Gems + New 2026 Attractions
Discover a 2026 guide with 8 crowd-smart stops for a Tokyo one day itinerary—Asakusa timing, riverside breaks, Shibuya calm zones, and Ryogoku’s museum reopening.
Accommodation
Where to Stay in Tokyo for Tax-Free Shopping (2026 Update)
Where to stay in Tokyo for tax-free shopping (2026): best areas, hotel checklist, 2-day shopping plan, and Nov 1, 2026 tax-free system changes.
Sightseeing
Tattoo-Friendly Onsen Near Tokyo (2026): Etiquette + Day Trips
Tattoo-friendly onsen near Tokyo (2026): etiquette checklist, sticker vs private bath decision tree, and day trips to Toyosu Manyo Club & Hakone.
Getting Around
Shinkansen Food Allergy Guide: Safe Eating at Stations & Airports
Learn 7 transit-day steps in this Shinkansen food allergy guide—konbini checks, ekiben tactics, Narita pictograms, and airline backups.
Shopping
Best Ramen Souvenirs in Japan + How to Order Like a Local
A practical guide to ramen souvenirs in Japan: ticket-machine ordering, tsukemen basics, and exactly what to buy and where.
Safety
Otoshi Charge Japan at Izakaya: Safety Tips to Avoid Hidden Fees
Avoid billing surprises with otoshi charge Japan tips: izakaya table charges, nomihodai rules, and Kabukicho tout scam safety.
Culture
Osaka Street Food Crawl (2026): Dotonbori, Kuromon & New Umeda
Osaka street food crawl (2026) with etiquette-first tips: where to eat, trash, queues, Dotonbori nights, Kuromon Market bites, and new Umeda stops.
Food & Dining
How to Order at an Izakaya in Japan (2026): English Menu Tips
How to order at an izakaya in Japan (2026): step-by-step ordering, otoshi table charge, nomihodai rules, and English menu survival tips.
Culture
Omamori Meaning & Types: Choose the Right Shrine Charm in Japan
Discover 7 tourist-proof tips on omamori meaning types—choose the right charm fast, avoid mistakes, and return it properly (even by mail).
Getting Around
Kyoto 2-day itinerary by Public Transport (2026): Routes & Passes
Kyoto 2-day itinerary (2026) by public transport: train-first routes, the Kyoto Subway & Bus 1-Day Pass, and easy access to Arashiyama & Fushimi Inari.
