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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.
- PlacesFireflies at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo 2026: See Genji Fireflies in the City (Dates, Times & Prices)See Genji fireflies in a central Tokyo garden at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo in 2026—the season, peak hours, how to view them, prices, access, and viewing etiquette.
- ShoppingUNIQLO F.RISSO Drops June 19, 2026: Ex-Marni Designer Francesco Risso's Summer Capsule — Prices, What to Buy & Tax-Free Tips for TravelersUNIQLO F.RISSO drops June 19, 2026 — ex-Marni designer Francesco Risso's summer capsule with hand-drawn prints, tees from ¥1,990. Where to buy & tax-free tips.
- ShoppingUNIQLO × mofusand UT Drops June 19, 2026: 4 Camping-Cat Tees at ¥1,990 — Where to Buy & How Tourists Shop Tax-FreeUNIQLO × mofusand UT drops June 19, 2026: four cat tees at ¥1,990 (XS–3XL). Where to buy, how tourists shop tax-free, and how to grab one before it sells out.
- Food & DrinkFamilyMart's Giant All-Star Festival (June 2026): 14 Supersized Konbini Treats, from 2.5x Taberu Bokujo Milk to LL CoffeeFamilyMart's Giant All-Star Festival launched June 2, 2026: 14 supersized items, from 2.5x Taberu Bokujo Milk ice cream to LL coffee. Prices, dates and tips.
- Know-HowHow to Ride the Shinkansen in Japan: A First-Timer's Guide for 2026 (Tickets, Luggage Rules & Etiquette)New to Japan's bullet train? How to buy tickets, pick reserved vs non-reserved seats, handle the oversized-luggage rule, and ride with confidence.
- Food & DrinkHow to Make a 7-Eleven Smoothie in Japan: A 70-Second Step-by-Step Guide (with Photos)How to make a 7-Eleven Seven Cafe Smoothie in Japan: a 70-second, 5-step guide with photos. Plus where to find the machine, payment tips, and flavor ideas.
- Know-HowSurviving Japan’s Summer Heat (2026): Beat the Heat, Avoid Heatstroke & Where to Buy Cooling GearJapan’s summer is brutally hot and humid—2025 was the hottest on record. How to avoid heatstroke, read heat alerts, and where to buy fans and cooling gear.
- Food & Drink7-Eleven Japan’s Smoothies Are Half-Price on June 10, 2026: How to Buy One on Smoothie DayOn June 10, 2026 (Smoothie Day), every Seven Café Smoothie at 7-Eleven Japan is half price for one day. How the machine works and the app deal to June 30.
- Food & DrinkLawson’s “Morisugi” Challenge Is On Now (June 2026): 50 Items, About 51% Bigger for the Same Price — Here’s What Travelers Should GrabLawson’s “Morisugi” Challenge runs 4 weeks from June 2, 2026: 50 konbini items at ~51% more for the same price—from Karaage-kun to roll cake
