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The latest from Glos Travel
Explore the latest articles from Glos Travel, our travel publication, covering food, shopping, places, and practical travel knowledge in Japanese and English.
- PlacesTokyo Summer 2026: Every Festival & Fireworks Show, in Date OrderYour date-ordered map to Tokyo's summer: July–August 2026 festivals, fireworks, Obon and sunflowers, each linked to a full guide. Kyoto and Osaka flagged.
- PlacesTokyo Sunflower Fields 2026: 5 Spots You Can Reach by TrainFive sunflower fields near Tokyo you can reach by train, listed closest to farthest. Compare 2026 bloom dates, prices, and access for an easy summer day trip.
- Food & DrinkRoppongi Hills Shaved Ice 2026: 16 Shops, ¥411 & Up, Now Through Aug 31 (ICE! ICE! ICE!)Roppongi Hills' ICE! ICE! ICE! 2026 runs July 1-Aug 31: shaved ice and frozen treats at 16 shops, 411-3,300 yen. Our guide to the standouts, prices, and access.
- ShoppingChiikawa at Tokyo Skytree 2026: Goods, Cafe Drinks & Ticket Prices (Jul 10–Oct 31)Chiikawa takes over Tokyo Skytree, July 10–Oct 31, 2026—limited goods, four cafe drinks, character lighting, and ticket prices, all laid out in tables.
- Know-HowWhat to Wear in Japan in Summer 2026: Heat, Humidity & RainJapan's July–August humidity is brutal. What to wear and pack: quick-dry layers, a folding umbrella, sun and heatstroke defense, and a full packing checklist.
- PlacesTokyo Aquarium Guide 2026: 6 Best Compared on Price, Hours & AccessCompare Tokyo's 5 main aquariums plus Enoshima on 2026 prices, hours, access and highlights — cool, dry indoor picks for the heat or rain, and which to pick.
- Know-HowObon 2026 in Japan (Aug 13–16): Crowds, Trains & What Actually Stays OpenObon 2026 is Aug 13–16, when all of Japan travels at once and trains and hotels book out fast. Here's the dates, how reservations work, and what stays open.
- Know-HowJapan Public Holidays 2026 (Jul-Dec): Banks Close, Konbini Doesn'tJapan's national holidays, July-Dec 2026, mapped out: what closes, what stays open, ATM workarounds, and the Obon and year-end crowds to plan around.
- Shopping Japan's 100 Yen Shops in 2026: Daiso vs. Seria vs. Can Do, and What's Actually Worth BuyingDaiso vs. Seria vs. Can Do: how Japan's 100 yen shops differ, the best souvenirs to buy there, and the honest answer on whether you can shop tax-free.
