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Travel TipsJapan in September: The Honest Weather Guide to Lingering Heat, Typhoons — and the Sweet Spot That FollowsLingering heat and peak typhoon risk early, then a cool, low-price sweet spot. Japan in September by city, plus Silver Week 2026 and th…Travel TipsJapan Tax-Free Shopping for Tourists — and the Big 2026 Refund ChangeHow tax-free shopping works in Japan — the ¥5,000 rule, what you can buy, and the major change from 1 November 2026 when you pay full p…Travel TipsJapan in August: The Hottest Month, Typhoons, Obon — and the Festivals That Make It Worth ItJapan in August: 32-37C heat, peak typhoon season and the Obon rush — but the best festivals too. Obon dates, Nebuta, Awa Odori and whe…Travel TipsJapan in July: What the Weather’s Really Like (and How to Love It Anyway)What's Japan like in July? Hot and humid (30-34C), with a rainy-season tail then clear summer. City-by-city weather, tsuyu end dates, h…Getting AroundTravel TipsJapan’s Departure Tax Is Now ¥3,000 — What It Means for YouJapan's departure tax rose to ¥3,000 on 1 July 2026. Who pays, who is exempt, how it is collected in your airfare, and the other a…Travel TipsCash or Card in Japan? The Answer Surprises PeopleHow much cash to bring to Japan, where cards work, how to use 7-Eleven ATMs on a foreign card, always pay in yen, and the 1 November 20…Travel TipsThe Japan Etiquette Rules That Actually MatterThe Japan etiquette that matters: no tipping, quiet trains, shoes off, carrying your rubbish, onsen rules, chopstick taboos, and the Gi…Travel TipsWhen’s the Best Time to Visit Japan, Really?When to visit Japan in 2026: cherry blossom dates (late March–early April), autumn colour (mid-to-late November), winter snow, the rain…Travel TipsJapan Visa & Entry Guide: Who Gets 90 Days Visa-Free, and How Arrival Actually WorksDo you need a visa for Japan? 74 nationalities get 90 days visa-free. Visit Japan Web, joint kiosks, the JESTA timeline and the new dep…