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Information checked October 30, 2026 (JST). Forecasts, restrictions, and operating plans may change. Follow live warnings and operator notices before departure. Latest review — October 30: Typhoon No. 31 requires fresh checks for Ogasawara travel, while a rockfall has interrupted the Koumi Line with no replacement b...

Visiting an onsen can be one of the most memorable experiences of a trip to Japan. A neighborhood sento offers something a little different: a chance to experience a bathing culture that is still part of everyday life in many communities.For first-time visitors, however, shared bathing can feel unfamiliar. Do you we...

Recovery information checked October 30, 2026 (JST). This page covers recovery from the July 28, 2026 Kumamoto earthquake and recovery-discount booking conditions. Check operators and campaign sites for current services and available allocations. Recovery overview: The earthquake-damaged Kyushu Shinkansen, Kagoshima...

If you want to explore Osaka during the day and come back somewhere calmer at night, Yodoyabashi, Higobashi, and Edobori are worth a closer look.You can reach Umeda and Namba directly by subway, walk to Nakanoshima and Utsubo Park, and use Yodoyabashi for Keihan trains toward Kyoto. Around Edobori, the immediate sur...

Planning your first trip to Osaka?Where you stay can change the way you experience the city.Stay near Umeda and you can quickly board trains for Kyoto or Kobe. Stay in Namba and restaurants, shopping, and nightlife are just outside your door. Choose somewhere quieter, such as Higobashi, Midoribashi, or Tengachaya, a...

This article was originally based on official information available as of August 1, 2026, 11:00 a.m. JST. The Kumamoto earthquake section received its final monthly update on August 9, 2026, based on official information available as of 12:16 p.m. JST. This article summarizes the most important Japan travel developm...

Japan is well prepared for natural hazards, but earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, heavy rain, volcanic activity, and heavy snow are real risks. The useful question is not whether a disaster could ever happen. It is which hazard applies to your destination and dates—and what action to take if conditions change.Most vi...

This article is based on official information available as of August 2, 2026, 11:57 PM JST. Update note — August 7, 2026: This breaking news article is no longer being actively updated. For the latest travel and transportation information following the Kumamoto earthquake, please see our Japan Travel Updat...

What is the most practical way to get Japanese yen for a trip to Japan?For many travelers, using an international ATM with an overseas-issued debit card provides a flexible way to obtain yen as needed, provided that the card supports overseas withdrawals and its fees are reasonable.Currency exchange counters remain ...

Can you use an overseas-issued credit card everywhere in Japan?No. Cards work at many hotels, shops, restaurants, attractions, and transportation services, but acceptance still varies by business, terminal, card network, and issuer.This guide focuses on where cards usually work, how contactless and mobile payments f...