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Choosing the best time to visit Japan depends on more than just cherry blossoms. This guide compares spring, summer, autumn and winter by weather, crowds, costs and regional differences so you can match your travel dates to your priorities, not just Instagram trends.

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Explore eight essential Tokyo shopping destinations, from 24-hour Don Quijote Shinjuku and Uniqlo Ginza to MUJI Ginza, Loft Shibuya, Pokémon Center TOKYO DX, Hands and GU. Find practical addresses, opening hours, transport tips and tax-free shopping advice.

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Visit Japan Web is Japan’s official online service for preparing immigration and customs information and, for eligible visitors, creating a tax-free shopping 2D code. This practical guide explains what to complete before departure, what must wait until after arrival, and how Japan’s tax-free rules will change from 1 November 2026.

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A budget campervan trip in Japan is achievable with careful planning. This 2026 guide covers rental costs from Tokyo, michi-no-eki overnight parking rules, 5 scenic toll-free routes (Fuji Alps, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Tohoku, Shikoku), and essential resources including MichiStops, Carstay, and Japan RV Association. Perfect for couples seeking flexible, affordable travel across Japan’s countryside.

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Planning a Japan itinerary? Explore the top 10 best cities in Japan for first-time visitors and returning travellers, including Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Sapporo, Hiroshima, Nara, Kanazawa, Fukuoka, Nagoya and Nagasaki. Find the best places for Japanese food, historic temples, modern city life, snow festivals, shinkansen travel and memorable day trips.

Explore eight essential Tokyo shopping destinations, from 24-hour Don Quijote Shinjuku and Uniqlo Ginza to MUJI Ginza, Loft Shibuya, Pokémon Center TOKYO DX, Hands and GU. Find practical addresses, opening hours, transport tips and tax-free shopping advice.

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Explore eight essential Tokyo shopping destinations, from 24-hour Don Quijote Shinjuku and Uniqlo Ginza to MUJI Ginza, Loft Shibuya, Pokémon Center TOKYO DX, Hands and GU. Find practical addresses, opening hours, transport tips and tax-free shopping advice.

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Explore Japan’s top historical sites, from Himeji Castle and Fushimi Inari Taisha to Todai-ji, Nikko Toshogu and Hiroshima Peace Memorial. Includes practical planning, access and etiquette advice.

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Japan’s outlet malls are useful for travellers looking for fashion, footwear, sportswear, accessories and homewares outside busy city centres. The most suitable outlet depends on your route: some are convenient from Tokyo, Nagoya or Osaka, while others work well near Narita or Kansai International Airport.

The best travel apps for Japan make train travel, contactless payments, translation, restaurant searches and emergency preparation far simpler. This practical 2026 guide explains which Japan travel apps to download before flying, what each one does best, and the mistakes that can waste time once you arrive.