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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.
- Food & DrinkMcDonald’s Japan Drops 5 Regional Items — Hokkaido, Nagoya & Hakata Burgers Plus Kanazawa Curry Fries, Limited Time OnlyMcDonald’s Japan’s Gotochi Mac returns with 5 regional items from Hokkaido, Nagoya, Hakata, and Kanazawa. Available May 20 through mid-June 2026.
- Food & Drink "Hiyashi Chuka Hajimemashita": The Tiny Sign That Tells Japan Summer Has BegunIn 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.
- ShoppingUNIQLO’s Kanshasai Sale Starts May 22: AIRism from ¥990, Freebies on Day 1, and Tax-Free Deals for TouristsUNIQLO Kanshasai runs May 22–28. AIRism tees from ¥990, a free Neck Cool Ring for ¥10K+ spend, and local sweets on Day 1.
- Food & DrinkThis Week Only: All 12 of 7-Eleven’s Supersized “Kansha Mori” Items Are on Shelves at OnceThumbnail alt (EN): 7-Eleven Kansha Mori Wave 2 products including gyudon and cheesecake
- Know-HowTOURIST PASMO Is Here: Japan’s New 28-Day IC Card for International VisitorsJapan’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.
- PlacesThe Yanesen Walking Guide: Slow Down in Tokyo's Most Charming Old-Town NeighborhoodDiscover 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.
- PlacesSanja Matsuri 2026: Your Guide to Tokyo’s Most Energetic Mikoshi Festival in AsakusaEverything you need to know about Sanja Matsuri 2026 (May 15–17) in Asakusa—schedule, highlights, street food tips, and how to get there.
- ShoppingJapan’s Tax-Free Shopping Is Changing: What the New Refund System Means for Your Next TripStarting 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.
- Culture Please Don't Throw Coins in the Pond — It's Not a Wishing WellCoin 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.
