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🚽 Japan Restroom Guide: Using the High-Tech Toilet   Japanese toilets, or Washlets, are famous for their comfort and advanced features. Don't be intimidated by the control panel—it's easy to use once you know the basics!   1. 🚻 Before You Sit Down (The Basics)   Squat or Western? Many older public restrooms still have Squat Toilets. If you see a raised seat, it's a standard Western Toilet.　　　　　　　　 Sounds for Privacy (Otohime) If you hear music or the sound of flushing water before you flush, that's called Otohime (Sound Princess). It's a system to mask bathroom noises, saving real water....

The new Matcha Smoothie from Seven-Eleven Japan is a must-try for any tourist! It offers an authentic, high-quality matcha experience that is super convenient. Here is an introduction to the product for foreign visitors: 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 🍵 Seven-Eleven Japan's Must-Try: Uji Matcha Smoothie! If you love Japanese green tea and are looking for a quick, authentic, and refreshing treat, Seven-Eleven Japan has just the thing for you: the new Uji Matcha Smoothie. It is a limited-edition drink that brings a truly premium flavor to the convenience store. 📜 Overview (概要) Feature Details Product Name Uji Matcha Smoothie (宇治抹茶スムージー) Availability Seven-Eleven stores across...

There are several attractive spots around Kansai Airport that you can easily drop by while waiting for your flight, or before or after arrival or departure. We'll introduce some easily accessible spots that are especially recommended for foreign tourists. These locations are easily accessible from KIX, making them perfect for pre- or post-flight visits.   1. Rinku Premium Outlets 　　　　　　　　　　　　　 This is one of Japan's largest outlet malls, located just one stop from KIX across the bridge. It's ideal for last-minute shopping or hunting for famous Japanese and international brands at discounted prices. Feature Details Access Take the train one stop...

To help for foreign tourists who have purchased too many souvenirs, here is a guide for the shipping luggage and packages from Japan back home. Main Ways to Ship Luggage & Souvenirs from Japan　　　　　　 Foreign tourists in Japan primarily use one of three services to send packages internationally: Japan Post (the national mail service), Yamato Transport (Kuroneko Yamato), or Global Couriers (e.g., DHL/FedEx). We cannot recommend Kuroneko Yamato and DHL,Fedex due to the shipping costs and the complicated shipping methods.Therefore, this time we will only introduce the shipping method via Japan Post. Japan Post (Post Office)　　　　  This is generally the...

November is a fantastic time to visit Japan, as the weather is crisp and the autumn foliage is at its peak across many popular destinations.Many festivals during this month celebrate the harvest, the changing season, and traditional Japanese culture. Here are five highly recommended events and activities for foreign visitors in Japan in November 2025.   Recommended November Events in Japan (2025) 1. Autumn Leaf Viewing at Kiyomizu-dera Temple (Kyoto) 　　　　　　　 　　 　 Kyoto is world-famous for its autumn leaves (kōyō), and the historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple is arguably the best place to see them. What it is: A UNESCO World...