The JR Pass costs ¥50,000 for 7 days — up 70% since 2023. We break down exactly when it's worth it in 2026, and which regional passes beat it for most itineraries.
Tokyo rebuilt itself many times. Its ghost stories never left. Here's where to find them.
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Peak maple and ginkgo dates for every region of Japan, with a crowd rating for every spot. TOMOGO! updates the forecast all season.
Light jackets on the third, a proper coat by the twenty-fifth, and the maples somewhere in between.
Mild days, cool nights, and more rain in Tokyo than any other month. Here's what to actually expect.
Festivals, seasonal food, moon viewing and cat parades. Here's what the season really looks like.
Shinjuku Station has over 200 exits and 5 rail operators. This guide explains the station layout, which exit to use and how to transfer smoothly.
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From izakayas and karaoke boxes to Golden Gai and Fukuoka yatai -- the complete guide to nightlife in Japan for 2026, across Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and beyond.
