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Tokyo Disney’s First Hike in 3 Years: Up to ¥12,400 from October 2026
Tokyo Disney's 1-Day Passport rises to a peak of ¥12,400 for adults from October 2026, the first hike…
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Power Banks Banned for In-Flight Use from April 24, 2026: Japan’s Complete Guide to the New Carry-On Rules
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Culture & Society
FIFA World Cup 2026 Is Underway. How to Watch All 104 Matches from Japan, Your Home Team Included
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Living in Japan
Double Typhoon Incoming (June 2026): Typhoon No. 7’s Latest Track, No. 8’s Movement, and What to Prepare Right Now
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Culture & Society
Geisha vs Maiko Explained! Common Mistakes Tourists Make Could Lead to Fines (2026)
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Ordering Ramen Without the Guesswork: Ticket Machines, Broths, and What to Say (2026)
Confused by the ramen ticket machine? Learn Japan's four broth types, how to customize your order, try kaedama,…
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What Is a Machi-con? A First-Timer’s Guide to the Flow & Dress Code
Curious about machi-con? This guide covers the flow from check-in to contacts, what to wear, and tips for…
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Living in Japan
Breaking: M7.1 Earthquake Hits Kumamoto, Japan, Maximum Intensity 7 — Tsunami Advisory Issued (July 28, 2026)
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kumamoto region of Japan around 4:27 PM on July 28, 2026, with…
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Culture & Society
Dating in Japan: 5 Ways to Meet People & the Confession Culture Gap
Want to date in Japan but not sure where to start? Compare five ways to meet people, from…
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Culture & Society
A 3-Second Salt Jingle Hit Japan’s #1 Karaoke Spot The Story Behind Japan’s Most-Sung Song Right Now
A roughly 3-second commercial jingle for 'Hakata no Shio' salt hit #1 on JOYSOUND's weekly karaoke ranking —…
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