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Japan Souvenirs: What to Buy and the New Tax-Free Refund
Buying gifts in Japan and hoping to get the tax back? -
Japan with Kids: Practical Tips on Fares, Strollers and Food
Under-6s ride JR and the subway free, up to two per adult. Ages 6 to 11 pay half the adult fare on JR and Tokyo Metro. A toddler in their own reserved shi… -
Tipping in Japan: Why You Don’t, and the 2 Real Exceptions
Do not tip at restaurants, cafes, bars, taxis or hotels. JNTO says it is not common. Price tags shown to shoppers must include consumption tax, so the tag… -
Is Japan Safe for Solo Female Travelers? Trains, Bars, Help
Yes for most trips, with two specific risks that official advice names. Risk 1: touching and upskirting on crowded commuter trains. Risk 2: drink spiking… -
Cash vs Card in Japan: What to Pay With, Place by Place
Best overall: a contactless Visa or Mastercard for shops, chains and most Tokyo subways. Best for JR trains and kids: an IC card, or Welcome Suica Mobile…
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