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Travel Tips · 2026
Japan's Public Holidays: What They Mean for Travelers
Japan's national holidays and the three big travel crunches — Golden Week, Obon and New Year — when trains and hotels fill up. When to go, when to book early.
Travel Tips · 2026
Japan's Tourist Taxes in 2026
Japan's departure tax triples to ¥3,000 in July 2026, and per-night accommodation taxes are spreading across cities. What to budget, by destination.