Planning Tax-free Shopping in Japan: 2026 Changes Tom Roseveare From November, visitors will need to pay the full tax-inclusive price (including 10% consumption tax) and apply for a refund when..
Accommodation A Snowy Retreat at Kamenoi Hotel Tazawako, Akita Veronica Carnevale Embrace the season with an off-the-beaten-path getaway to this rural city and swap the tourist crowds for an authentic Japanese..
Accommodation Hotel Pearl City Hachinohe Imogen Riethmuller Stay in the comfortable Hotel Pearl City Hachinohe for cozy accommodation and easy access to the JR Hachinohe Line. Be sure to..
Food Caffe Veloce - Nationwide Chain Todd Wojnowski Caffe Veloce is a nationwide coffee shop chain. It offers a fairly narrow range of menu items, but at very good prices compared..
Shopping Sapporo Co-op Markets Kitahiroshima Bonson Lam The Co-op markets are a great place to stop by in pick up some fresh food and groceries between the airport and the ski or nature..
Shopping Genbei Beach Sandal Shop in Hayama Jessica A Paje Genbei is a beach sandal shop located in Hayama, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan. Offering hundreds of color combinations, it's..
Activities Togakushi's 'Lost' Torii Robert Grey When visiting the shrines of Togakushi, you'd be hard pressed to find the first torii gate. Its location is quite off the ..