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In May, "Hiyashi Chuka Hajimemashita" signs appear on ramen shop doors across Japan. Here's what it means—and where to try Japan's summer-only cold noodles.
UNIQLO Kanshasai runs May 22–28. AIRism tees from ¥990, a free Neck Cool Ring for ¥10K+ spend, and local sweets on Day 1.
Thumbnail alt (EN): 7-Eleven Kansha Mori Wave 2 products including gyudon and cheesecake
Japan’s new TOURIST PASMO IC card launches May 2026. Buy it at Narita or Haneda, tap onto trains and buses nationwide, and pay at convenience stores.
Discover Yanesen — Tokyo's best-kept old-town secret. Yanaka Ginza street food, Nezu Shrine's torii tunnels, and retro cafes in one easy half-day stroll.
Everything you need to know about Sanja Matsuri 2026 (May 15–17) in Asakusa—schedule, highlights, street food tips, and how to get there.
Starting November 2026, Japan switches to a refund-based tax-free system. Here’s how the new process works, How to make sure you actually get your money back.
Coin tossing in Japan's ponds is causing real damage—from water pollution to legal trouble. Here's why it's not like the Trevi Fountain, and what to do instead.
From May 12 to June 1, 2026, 7-Eleven Japan is supersizing 12 popular items by 50% or more—at no extra cost. Gyudon, ramen, and more. Here's the full lineup.
