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Can I Bring Prescription Medication to Japan? Rules for U.S. Travelers (2026)

Japan generally permits up to a one-month supply of ordinary prescription medication without Import Confirmation, but controlled and prohibited substances follow different rules. This guide explains what U.S. travelers should check before packing medicine in 2026.

2026.08.27

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Buying Luxury Goods in Japan: U.S. Customs Duties & Tax-Free Rules (2026)

Buying luxury goods tax-free in Japan does not remove your U.S. customs obligations. This guide explains Japan’s 2026 tax-free change, the usual $800 U.S. personal exemption, declaration rules, country of origin, and how to avoid an expensive surprise.

2026.08.25

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Does Cash App Work in Japan? Card, ATM Fees, and Backups (2026)

Cash App is not a standard payment app in Japan, but an eligible U.S.-issued Cash App Card may work at compatible stores and ATMs. Check current fees, possible declines, and the backups you should carry.

2026.08.25

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Japan Entry Requirements for U.S. Citizens (2026): Visa, Visit Japan Web, and Travel Insurance

A practical guide to Japan’s entry requirements for U.S. citizens, covering visas, passport validity, Visit Japan Web, customs declarations, travel insurance, and airport procedures.

2026.08.25

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Hakone vs Kawaguchiko: Which Mount Fuji Day Trip Is Better? (2026)

Compare Hakone and Lake Kawaguchiko for a Mount Fuji trip from Tokyo, including views, transportation, costs, attractions, onsen, and day-trip suitability.

2026.08.25

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What If You Don’t Speak Japanese? Translation Apps and Useful Phrases (2026)

You can travel around Japan without speaking Japanese. Learn how to prepare translation apps, communicate at restaurants, hotels, and stations, and get help in an emergency.

2026.08.19

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Where Are the Trash Cans in Japan? What Tourists Should Do With Garbage (2026)

Can't find a trash can in Japan? Learn where tourists can dispose of garbage, how to sort it, and why vending-machine boxes are not general bins.

2026.08.19

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Cash vs Card in Japan (2026): ATMs, IC Cards, and Payment Tips

Do you need cash in Japan? Learn where cards work, which ATMs accept foreign cards, how IC cards help, and how to avoid payment fees.

2026.08.19

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Japan Tourist Tax 2026: New ¥3,000 Departure Fee Explained

Japan’s departure tax increased to ¥3,000 in July 2026. Learn who pays, who is exempt, how airlines collect it, and what U.S. travelers should expect.

2026.08.19

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Japan Tax-Free Shopping Changes in 2026: New Refund Rules

Japan’s tax-free shopping system changes on November 1, 2026. Learn who qualifies, how the new refund process works, and what to do before check-in.

2026.08.19

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