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Onsen rules — the government's own bathing standard, and what it says about tattoos | TabiCalc

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0900

Onsen rules — the government's own bathing standard, and what it says about tattoos | TabiCalc

Washing before you get in is in the Environment Ministry's standard, not folklore. Pregnancy came off the posted contraindication list in 2014. And the tourism agency told the industry in writing that refusing someone solely for a tattoo is not appropriate.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0900

Daylight hours in Japan — sunset is earlier than you think, and not on the day you think | TabiCalc

Sunset in Kyoto on 1 December is 16:45 — already the earliest of the year, and it stays there until 10 December. The shortest days come around the solstice, and the latest sunrise not until the New Year. Published observatory tables for eight cities.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0900

Cherry blossom and autumn leaves — the published normals, and the fortnight of spread nobody quotes | TabiCalc

Where your dates sit against the meteorological agency's own normals for first bloom, full bloom, maple and ginkgo, plus what actually happened in each of the last six years. No forecast, on purpose.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900

Japanese emergency alerts — the names changed in May 2026, and the three most serious never say special warning | TabiCalc

Weather warnings now carry their alert level in the name, and a new Level 4 Danger Warning tier exists. Tsunami, eruption and earthquake special warnings keep their ordinary names, so watching for the words will not help.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0900

Sending luggage in Japan — what it costs, and the size rule that decides the price | TabiCalc

The class is the larger of the size class and the weight class, so a compact heavy bag is priced as a big one. Full published fares for every zone pair, plus the two sports items accepted above the 200 cm limit.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0900

Visa-free stay in Japan — how long, and the conditions on 25 of the 74 countries | TabiCalc

Being on Japan's visa-exemption list is not the whole answer. Eight countries need an ICAO ePassport or entry is refused, Uruguay's new passport is not recognized at all, and seven countries get 90 days at the border despite a six-month arrangement.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0900

Japanese airport charges — the JPY 1,000 to JPY 3,650 already inside your ticket | TabiCalc

Every Japanese airport sets its own passenger charge, and leaving from Sapporo costs three and a half times what leaving from Naha does. Compare seven airports, ten terminals, and see why the LCC terminal is half the price.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0900

Shinkansen luggage rules — measure your suitcase before you book the seat | TabiCalc

Above 160 cm of length plus width plus height you must reserve a specific seat, on four lines only, or pay JPY 1,000 on board. Enter your case's three measurements and find out which of the four separate limits it runs into.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0900

Bringing medicine into Japan — what needs permission, and what is refused outright | TabiCalc

Adderall cannot enter Japan at all; Vyvanse can, with a permit applied for two weeks ahead. Work out which of the four answers applies to your prescription, and which office issues the paperwork.