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Current date: 2025-12-23 (JST) This article explains how to use Japan’s highway toll system when you rent a car. It focuses on the three main
Current date: 2025-12-23 (JST) This article is a practical guide to Japan’s prepaid IC cards, not a travelogue. It clarifies that these cards are for
Current date: 2025-12-23 (JST) Japan is a country of castles, but few are as special as Kochi Castle (高知城). While many of Japan’s castles are
Current date: 2025-12-23 (JST) This article provides a practical guide to Japan’s train ticket system. It is not a travelogue, but a manual for understanding
Current date: 2025-12-23 (JST) This article provides a practical guide to navigating business closures during Japan’s New Year holiday. It is not a list of
Current date: 2025-12-22 (JST) What Happened After a period of unusually high temperatures across Japan, a significant cold wave is expected to arrive around the
Current date: 2025-12-22 (JST) Fukuoka is famous for its ramen. The city has Hakata tonkotsu, Kurume ramen, and countless regional styles. But there is a
Current date: 2025-12-22 (JST) This article explains the practical rules of photography etiquette in Japan. It is not a guide to finding photogenic spots, but
Current date: 2025-12-21 (JST) The Kumano Kodo is not a single path, but a network of ancient pilgrimage routes that crisscross the Kii Peninsula. For
This article provides practical, essential actions for foreign travelers in Japan during an earthquake or typhoon. It is not a comprehensive local manual but a
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