How to buy medicine at a pharmacy or drugstore in Japan
Explain your symptoms, choose the right pharmacy counter and use over-the-counter medicine safely.
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What to do during an earthquake or typhoon in Japan
Protect yourself during shaking, respond to tsunami warnings and handle transport disruption during a typhoon.
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Choose the right train or bus from Narita, Haneda or Kansai Airport based on your hotel area, luggage and arrival time.
Read the guide →Tax-Free Shopping in Japan: Refund Steps from November 2026
Since November 1, 2026, eligible shoppers pay tax first. Complete Customs confirmation before baggage check-in, then receive the refund from the shop or provider.
Read the guide →Can I bring my medication to Japan?
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Read the guide →Is the Japan Rail Pass worth it? How to buy and use it
Check eligibility, current prices, covered trains, seat reservations and when ordinary tickets or a regional pass may cost less.
Read the guide →How to use Suica, PASMO and IC cards in Japan
Choose a Suica, PASMO, visitor or mobile IC card, charge it, use trains and buses, and fix low balance or ticket-gate errors in Japan.
Read the guide →Luggage delivery and coin lockers in Japan
Choose between coin lockers, staffed storage and delivery between airports, hotels and stations.
Read the guide →Can You Smoke in Japan? Street, Restaurant & Hotel Rules
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