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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.
- Food & DrinkChiikawa x Suntory Collab Bottles 2026: All 24 Designs, Prices, and Where to BuySuntory's 2nd Chiikawa tie-up turns 8 soft drinks into 24 collectible bottles, 200-220 yen. On sale nationwide in early September 2026, while stocks last.
- PlacesWhere to Stay in Nikko 2026: Station, Oku-Nikko, or Kinugawa?In Nikko, your base decides the leaves you catch and your travel time. Compare Tobu Nikko Station, Oku-Nikko and Kinugawa Onsen by peak, lodging, and access.
- PlacesJapan Autumn Leaves 2026: Peak Dates and 8 Best SpotsIn Japan, fall foliage takes two months to reach the cities from the mountains. Compare eight top spots by peak dates, cost, and station, then open each guide.
- PlacesMeiji Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Avenue 2026: Peak Color and the Free Golden TunnelTokyo's Meiji Jingu Gaien ginkgo avenue peaks mid-to-late November—a free public road, no booking. The Ginkgo Festival ended in 2019; stalls and lights vary.
- Know-HowJapan eSIM 2026: How to Choose, Buy, and Set One Up Before You LandLand in Japan already online. This 2026 eSIM guide covers phone compatibility, how much data to buy, where to get one, and how to set it up before you fly.
- Food & DrinkJoyfull x Demon Slayer 2026: Round 3 Can Badges — One per Dish, First 220,000 (Aug 18–Sep 8)Joyfull x Demon Slayer Round 3: Aug 18–Sep 8, 2026. One collab dish = one random can badge (20 designs, first 220,000). Walk-in, no reservation; go early.
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- PlacesWhere to Stay at Lake Kawaguchi 2026: North Shore vs Station for Mt. Fuji ViewsWhich shore you sleep on sets your Mt. Fuji view at Lake Kawaguchi: north shore for photos, station for car-free trips, onsen for a soak, plus when to book.
- PlacesKorankei Autumn Leaves 2026: Peak Timing, Free Entry & Beating the TrafficKorankei's 3,000 maples near Nagoya peak in mid-to-late November, and entry is free. The 2026 festival runs Nov 1-30, lit nightly to 9 PM. Hours and parking.
- PlacesKawaguchiko Autumn Leaves 2026: Momiji Corridor Peak, Free Entry & Getting ThereLake Kawaguchi's Momiji Corridor is free, and the 2026 festival runs Nov 7-29. Peak color comes earlier: late October to mid-November. Hours and access.
