Plan & Essentials Seeing a Doctor in Tokyo: Hospitals, Helplines and Emergency Numbers
How to find a doctor or hospital in Tokyo and who to call in an emergency
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Plan & Essentials Trash in Tokyo: Why There Are So Few Bins and How to Throw Things Away
Where to throw away trash in Tokyo and how sorting works
Plan & Essentials Smoking in Tokyo: Street Bans, Fines and Smoke-Free Restaurants
Tokyo's smoking rules for visitors
Plan & Essentials Lost and Found in Tokyo: What to Do If You Lose Something
Lost something in Tokyo? How to reach the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Lost and Found Center, JR, Tokyo Metro, Toei, taxis and airports, even after you leave.
Plan & Essentials Japan Public Holidays 2026 and 2027 (and the Busiest Times to Travel)
All Japanese national holidays for 2026 and 2027, plus New Year, Golden Week and Obon: when Japan gets busiest and what stays open.
Plan & Essentials Visit Japan Web: How to Set Up Your Arrival QR Code
How to use Visit Japan Web, the free official service for Japan's immigration and customs procedures: register before you fly, then show one QR code on arrival.
Plan & Essentials Tax-Free Shopping in Japan: The New Refund System (from November 2026)
From November 1, 2026, visitors pay the full price and get the 10% tax refunded after a customs check when they leave Japan. How it works, step by step.
Plan & Essentials Things to Know Before Visiting Japan: Money, Plugs, Manners and Safety
Japan is safe, clean and easy to travel in, but a few things work differently from home. Here is what to know before you...
Plan & Essentials Essential Apps for Japan: Maps, Trains, Payments, Translation and Safety
A few good apps make a trip to Japan much easier: finding train routes, paying for rides, reading menus and staying safe...
Plan & Essentials Tokyo Events by Month: Festivals, Seasons and Sumo
What is on in Tokyo each month: cherry blossoms, Sanja Matsuri, Sumida River fireworks, sumo tournaments, autumn leaves and New Year.