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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.
- PlacesTokyo Fireworks Festivals 2026: 6 Major Hanabi Shows to See This Summer (Dates, Access & Tips)Tokyo’s 6 biggest fireworks festivals in summer 2026 (July–August): dates, nearest stations, free vs. paid seats, and tips on yukata, heat, and crowds.
- ShoppingGU × Evangelion Vintage Tees Drop June 22, 2026: 4 Designs at ¥1,990 — Where to Buy & How Tourists Shop Tax-FreeGU × Evangelion vintage tees drop June 22, 2026: four designs at ¥1,990 (XS–3XL). Where to buy, how tourists shop tax-free, and how to beat the sell-out.
- PlacesShitamachi Tanabata Festival 2026: Asakusa's 1.2km Street of Wishes (July 3-7)Shitamachi Tanabata Festival 2026 in Asakusa (July 3-7): 1.2km of bamboo decorations along Kappabashi Hondori, with parades, food stalls, and wish-writing.
- Know-HowHow to Get Internet in Japan (2026): eSIM vs SIM Card vs Pocket WiFi — and Where to Pick One Up at the Airport Get online in Japan the easy way: compare eSIM, SIM cards, and pocket WiFi, where to grab one at Narita or Haneda, plus free Wi-Fi tips for travelers (2026).
- PlacesAsakusa Hōzuki-ichi 2026: Sensō-ji's Ground-Cherry Market on July 9–10 (and the 46,000-Day Blessing)Asakusa's Hōzuki-ichi 2026 at Sensō-ji (July 9–10): the 46,000-day blessing, the ground-cherry market, the two-day-only lightning talisman, plus visiting tips.
- Know-HowHow to Withdraw Cash in Japan with a Foreign Card (2026): 7-Eleven, Japan Post & Konbini ATMs That Actually WorkMost Japanese bank ATMs won't take foreign cards. Here's where to get yen—7-Eleven, Japan Post & konbini ATMs—plus the fees and DCC trap to avoid (2026).
- CultureVisiting Onsen with Tattoos in Japan: Can You Bathe if You Have Ink? A 2026 Guide to Cover-Ups, Private Baths & Tattoo-Friendly SpotsThink tattoos ban you from Japan’s onsen? Not anymore. A 2026 guide to cover stickers, private baths, tattoo-friendly spots, and the etiquette that matters.
- Know-HowWhere to Buy Mosquito Repellent in Japan (2026): A Traveler's Guide to DEET vs. IcaridinMosquito season ramps up as the rains end—bites peak at dusk. Buy cheap repellent at Japanese drugstores: DEET vs. icaridin, where to shop, and 2026 tips.
- Food & DrinkMcDonald's Japan's World Cup Menu: A Traveler's Guide to the 8 “VIVA! World Mac” Items and Collectible Cups (June 2026)McDonald's Japan launches its World Cup menu, VIVA! World Mac, on June 17. A traveler's guide to all 8 Japan-only items, prices, and collectible Legend Cups.
