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Your home base for Japan's konbini: how to use 7-Eleven, FamilyMart and Lawson—what to eat, how to pay, getting yen at the ATM, parcels, tax-free and Wi-Fi.
From June 25–28, 2026, 7-Eleven Japan takes ¥50 off cold noodles—hiyashi chuka, zaru soba, and chilled pasta. See what's eligible and how to grab one.
FamilyMart's "Buy One, Get One Free" runs June 23–July 13, 2026: buy a drink or snack, get a free second item. The catch — you redeem the voucher next week.
Krispy Kreme Japan’s summer fruit donuts—Juicy Watermelon, Peach, and Pineapple Cream—launch June 24, 2026. Prices, dates, and why you should eat them chilled.
Starbucks Japan’s peach Frappuccino is back for summer: 3 peach drinks launch June 24, 2026 (from ¥579), with a members’ early taste June 22.
How to shop tax-free at Don Quijote (Donki) as a tourist: who qualifies, the ¥5,000 rule, passport steps, top buys, and the big Nov 1, 2026 tax-free change.
Tokyo's 49th Sumida River Fireworks lights the sky on Sat, July 25, 2026 (~20,000 shells). Free viewing spots, venue access from Asakusa, and crowd tips.
Japan's trains are quiet and punctual, but the unwritten rules trip up first-timers. Ride like a local: phones, priority seats, eating, backpacks & more (2026).
Tokyo’s 6 biggest fireworks festivals in summer 2026 (July–August): dates, nearest stations, free vs. paid seats, and tips on yukata, heat, and crowds.
