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Every bowl of udon at Marugame Seimen comes with a free Sumikkogurashi card, July 14–Aug 31: 12 designs, ¥390 a bowl. Plus the ¥690 box, and why Haneda's out.
Eight Tokyo rooftop beer gardens, checked against official sites: from ¥2,970, one closes Aug 29, Mt. Takao runs to Nov 29, and which you can book in English.
Ueno's Shinobazu Pond fills with lotus each summer. The flowers open at 7-9 a.m. and close by midday, so come early. Here's the 2026 season, hours, and access.
Same chain, ¥115 or ¥150 a plate? Sushiro vs. Kura Sushi vs. Hama Sushi: prices, the touchscreen sushi and plate-slot game, and how to order, pay and take out.
Japanese coin laundries are easier than they look—and you don't need to bring detergent; the machine adds it. What it costs, how to pay, how to pack lighter.
Spotless streets, almost no bins. In Japan you carry your trash and drop it at a hotel or konbini. Why they vanished, PET sorting, and 2,000-yen smoking fines.
Sanrio Shop turns 55. The Mini Sanrio Series (¥693–¥3,498) drops July 15. Prices, which Tokyo stores are tax-free, and why the online shop won't ship abroad.
Just 65 minutes from Shinjuku, Enoshima is an easy summer day trip from Tokyo. One freepass covers the shrine, the Sea Candle, the aquarium, and the beach.
McDonald's Japan and Morinaga launch three limited-time sweets from July 15, 2026: a Ramune McShake, Choco Ball McFlurry, and Milk Caramel Pie, from 190 yen.
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