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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.
- Places6 Best Hydrangea Spots in Tokyo | 2026 Bloom Dates & Festival GuidTokyo's 6 best hydrangea spots for 2026: festival dates, bloom times, and access info for Hakusan Shrine, Sumida Park, Takahatafudo-son, and more.
- Know-HowHow to Ship Your Suitcase Between Hotels in Japan: The Takkyubin Guide Every Traveler NeedsStop dragging your suitcase through crowded trains. Japan's Takkyubin delivers luggage between hotels for ~¥2,000. Here's how to use it.
- ShoppingGU's Kanshasai Sale Is On Now: ¥590 Tees, a Pokémon Collab, and Tax-Free Savings for Tourists (Until May 28)UNIQLO's sister brand GU is running its Kanshasai sale until May 28 — ¥590 tees, Pokémon collab items, and tax-free shopping for tourists. Here's what to grab.
- CultureYour First Sento: A Beginner's Guide to Tokyo's Neighborhood BathhousesFor ¥550, step into a side of Tokyo few travelers see — the neighborhood sento. Your beginner's guide to etiquette, tattoos, what to bring, and where to go.
- Know-HowWhat to Wear in Japan in June: Your Complete Guide to Dressing for Rainy SeasonJune means rainy season in Japan. Here’s how to dress for humidity, sudden downpours, and over-cranked AC — plus a packing checklist.
- PlacesPokémon GO Fest 2026 Tokyo: Everything Travelers Need to Know About the 10th-Anniversary Mega Event in OdaibaPokémon GO Fest 2026 hits Odaiba May 29–Jun 1, with citywide play from May 25. Tickets, access, and tips for trainers visiting Japan.
- Food & DrinkStarbucks Japan’s New Banana Affogato Frappuccino Drops May 27 — A Japan-Only Summer Treat Made with ‘Mottainai’ BananasStarbucks Japan launches a new Frappuccino May 27 made with 'mottainai' bananas and espresso. Free extra shot via Mobile Order. Limited-edition stickers too.
- PlacesTokyo's Firefly Magic: 5 Places to Catch Hotaru in the City This Early Summer (2026)For a few weeks each early summer, fireflies light up Tokyo gardens and streams. Five spots to see hotaru in 2026, from a hotel garden to a satoyama park.
- CultureJapan Rainy Season Guide: Umbrella Etiquette Every Traveler Should KnowFrom plastic sleeves at shop doors to proper train etiquette — a guide to Japan's unwritten umbrella rules, plus how to grab one at any convenience store.
