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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.
- Know-HowWhere to Store Luggage in Tokyo (2026): Coin Lockers, Bag-Drop Apps & Hands-Free SightseeingChecked out but your train leaves at night? Where to store luggage in Tokyo: coin locker sizes and prices, the ecbo cloak bag-drop app, and hands-free tips.
- Know-HowJapanese Convenience Stores (Konbini): A First-Timer's Guide to Food, ATMs and ServicesYour 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.
- Food & Drink7-Eleven Japan's Cold Noodle Sale: ¥50 Off Hiyashi Chuka, Zaru Soba & Chilled Pasta (June 25–28, 2026)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.
- Food & DrinkFamilyMart's "Buy One, Get One Free" Is Back for Summer 2026 — How to Actually Claim Your Free Drink (Through July 13)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.
- Food & DrinkKrispy Kreme Japan’s Summer Donuts 2026: Watermelon, Peach & Pineapple Drop June 24 (from ¥356)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.
- Food & DrinkStarbucks Japan’s Peach Frappuccino Returns June 24, 2026: 3 Summer Peach Drinks from ¥579, Plus Early Access for MembersStarbucks Japan’s peach Frappuccino is back for summer: 3 peach drinks launch June 24, 2026 (from ¥579), with a members’ early taste June 22.
- ShoppingDon Quijote (Donki) Tax-Free Shopping Guide 2026: How Tourists Save with a Passport — and What Changes on November 1How 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.
- PlacesSumida River Fireworks 2026 (July 25): Where to Watch Tokyo's 20,000-Firework Show for Free, Plus Access & Crowd TipsTokyo'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.
- CultureJapan Train Etiquette (2026): 8 Unwritten Rules Every Tourist Should KnowJapan'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).
