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Cash vs Card in Japan | What Every Tourist Should Know
Introduction If you're planning a trip to Japan, you may be wondering: Should I bring cash? Can I pay by credit card everywhere? Is Japan still a cash-based society? How much cash should I carry? Japan has become much more cashless in re... -
Why Are There No Trash Bins in Japan? | What Every Tourist Should Know
Introduction If you're visiting Japan for the first time, you may notice something surprising after buying a drink or snack. You finish eating… …and then realize there's nowhere to throw your trash away. Many tourists ask questions such ... -
Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in Japan? | What Every Tourist Should Know
Introduction If you're visiting Japan for the first time, you may wonder whether it's safe to drink tap water. Many travelers ask questions such as: Is tap water safe in Japan? Should I buy bottled water instead? Can I drink water from h... -
Japan’s Rainy Season | What Every Tourist Should Know Before Visiting
Introduction If you're planning to visit Japan between May and July, you may hear people talking about the rainy season, known in Japanese as Tsuyu (梅雨). Many travelers wonder: What is Japan's rainy season? Does it rain every day? Is J... -
Golden Week in Japan | What Every Tourist Should Know Before Visiting
Introduction If you're planning to visit Japan in late April or early May, you may notice that hotels are more expensive, trains are crowded, and popular tourist attractions are packed with people. You might be wondering: What is Golden ... -
Japan Typhoon Season | What Tourists Should Know Before Visiting (2026)
Introduction If you're planning to visit Japan between August and October, you may hear about typhoons in the weather forecast. Many travelers wonder: Should I cancel my trip? Is Japan safe during a typhoon? Will trains and flights be ca... -
What Is Obon? A Complete Guide for Travelers Visiting Japan in August
Introduction If you're visiting Japan in August, you may notice that train stations are unusually crowded, highways are packed with traffic, and some shops or restaurants are temporarily closed. You might be wondering: "What's happening ... -
Gozan Okuribi (Daimonji) 2026 | Kyoto’s Most Famous Summer Tradition
Introduction If you're visiting Kyoto in mid-August, Gozan Okuribi (commonly called Daimonji) is one of the most unforgettable events you can experience. Every year on August 16, giant bonfires are lit on five mountains surrounding Kyoto... -
【ラスベガスのラーメン】日本人も納得！Monta Ramenで本格博多豚骨ラーメンを食べてみた
前置き 今回はアメリカでシェアハウス生活をしていた際に訪れた「ラスベガスのラーメン屋」を紹介する記事となっている。 私はラスベガスまでシェアハウスのメンバーが運転する車で向かったのだが、運転してくれた友人が高校生の頃からアメリカで生活して... -
【LAグルメ】The Cheesecake Factoryに行ってみた｜ザ・グローブ店の料理・ケーキ・料金を実食レビュー
The Cheesecake Factory The Cheesecake Factory公式サイト 公式サイトリンク 私が「The Cheesecake Factory」の存在を知ったのは、アメリカに入国する前のことだった。 私が通っていた立命館大学には海外から優秀なやつばかりが集まっているグローバル学...
