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Explore the latest articles from Glos Travel, our travel publication, covering food, shopping, places, and practical travel knowledge in Japanese and English.
- Know-HowGachapon in Japan: Where to Play and Do You Need Coins?A first-timer's guide to Japan's gachapon: what a turn costs, why most machines take ¥100 coins only, and Tokyo's top capsule-toy stores like Ikebukuro.
- PlacesJozankei Autumn Leaves 2026: Sapporo Day Trip and What to WearJozankei's leaves peak early-to-mid October. A fall day-trip guide from Sapporo: getting there, Hoheikyo Dam's car ban, the free bridge walk, and what to wear.
- Know-HowKyushu Travel Discount 2026 (Fukko Ouenwari): 50–60% Off from Oct 1 — Can Overseas Visitors Use It?Kyushu's travel discount: 50–60% off stays from Oct 1, 2026. Booking dates and whether overseas visitors qualify aren't set—what's confirmed, what to watch.
- PlacesMiyajima Autumn Leaves 2026: Peak Dates, Ropeway Reservations, and the ¥100 TaxMiyajima's maples peak mid-to-late November. A Hiroshima day trip: ferry, 100-yen tax, ropeway fares, the dates that need a reservation, and beating the crowds.
- CultureJidai Matsuri 2026: Route, Times, and How to Book a Paid Seat (October 22)Jidai Matsuri is Thursday, Oct 22, 2026: Kyoto's grand costume procession. Route, passing times, paid seats from ¥5,000, and how to book when sales open Sept 8.
- PlacesRikugien Autumn Illumination 2026: November 25-December 6, Tickets from ¥1,000Rikugien's autumn illumination runs November 25-December 6, 2026, 6-8:30 p.m. Advance tickets are ¥1,000, same-day ¥1,200; daytime admission does not cover it.
- ShoppingWhat to Buy at MUJI in Japan — Tax-Free Guide & the 2026 Refund ChangeThe MUJI items travelers actually buy—toner, curry, gel pens—and how to shop tax-free with your passport. What changes on Nov 1, 2026, plus the Ginza flagship.
- ShoppingPokémon x gelato pique 2026: Release Date, Prices & Where to BuyThe third Pokémon x gelato pique collab launches September 9, 2026, with online sales from 12:00 noon. Prices, where to shop, and when to buy.
- PlacesTakayama Autumn Festival 2026: Which Day to Go, Night Floats & the Rain RuleTakayama's Autumn Festival is Oct 9-10, 2026 in Gifu. The float parade and lantern-lit night floats run on the 9th only. Which day to go, plus the rain rule.
