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Pilgrimage & Events

Anime Pilgrimage Near Tokyo: 3 Real Seichi Junrei Spots Worth the Trip

Seichi junrei is what Japanese fans call visiting the real places behind an anime. Three you can reach from Tokyo in a day — Kanda Myojin, Washinomiya and the Suginami Animation Museum — and how to get to each.
2026.07.26
Pilgrimage & Events
Sento & Sauna

Tattoo-Friendly Sento & Sauna: 3 Tokyo Bathhouses Worth the Trip

Information in this guide is accurate as of August 2026, including the entry fee, which changed on 1 August. A sento ...
2026.07.26
Sento & Sauna
Shopping & Merch Guide

Nakano Broadway Guide: How to Get There and What to Buy on Each Floor

Over 30 Mandarake shops on four floors, none open before noon. Which floor to spend your time on, how tax-free works here, and the one day a year it all shuts.
2026.07.26
Shopping & Merch Guide
Japan Travel Basics

Japan Travel Etiquette 2026: Do’s and Don’ts Every First-Time Visitor Should Know

The Japan travel etiquette that actually matters in 2026: photography fines in Kyoto, onsen and tattoo rules, train manners, and temple etiquette.
2026.07.25
Japan Travel Basics
Japan Travel Basics

Japan Visa-Free Entry, Trains & SIM Cards: Your First-Trip Survival Guide (2026)

Do you need a visa for Japan? Visit Japan Web, JR Pass vs IC cards, eSIM vs pocket wifi — the first-trip decisions answered with 2026 figures.
2026.07.25
Japan Travel Basics
Japan Travel Basics

Japan Travel Budget: What Things Actually Cost in 2026

What Japan actually costs in 2026: the October JR Pass rise, Kyoto’s new lodging tax, the November tax-free switch, and a yen at 158 to the dollar.
2026.07.25
Japan Travel Basics
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