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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 & DrinkMarugame x Sumikkogurashi 2026: Free Udon Card, ¥690 Box, and the 12 Stores Skipping ItEvery 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.
- Food & DrinkTokyo Beer Gardens 2026: 8 Rooftops Compared, from ¥2,970 — Prices, Dates & BookingEight 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.
- PlacesShinobazu Pond Lotus 2026: Ueno's Early-Morning Bloom (Best Time & Access)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.
- Food & Drink"Same Kura Sushi, ¥115 or ¥150?": Conveyor Belt Sushi in Japan 2026 (Sushiro vs. Kura Sushi vs. Hama Sushi)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.
- Know-HowLaundry in Japan (2026): How Coin Laundries Work, What They Cost, and Why You Can Leave the Detergent at HomeJapanese 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.
- CultureNo Trash Cans in Japan? Where to Throw Away Your Garbage (2026 Guide)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.
- ShoppingSanrio's 55th Anniversary "Mini Sanrio" Series: Prices, Where to Buy in Tokyo, and the Tax-Free CatchSanrio 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.
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- PlacesEnoshima Day Trip 2026: 65 Minutes from Shinjuku, One Pass, One Full DayJust 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.
- Food & DrinkMcDonald's Japan x Morinaga: 3 Limited-Time Sweets for Summer 2026 (Ramune McShake, Choco Ball McFlurry & Caramel Pie)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.
