Mount Fuji: the Four Trails Do Not All Open on the Same Date
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Mount Fuji's 2026 season ended on 10 September. The four trails opened on two dates nine days apart, every route charges 4,000 yen, and the gate shuts at 2 p.m.
Archive List for Japan
Where to Stay in Tokyo: Three Lodging Licences, Three Sets of Limits
Tokyo rooms sit under three laws. A Shinjuku minpaku in a housing zone closes Monday noon to Friday noon, and the lodging tax turns 3 percent in 2027.
Japan Weather in March: 33 Cherry Stations Open, Only Three Peak
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The Meteorological Agency publishes cherry normals for 58 stations. Thirty-three of them open in March, and only three reach full bloom before April.
Vending Machines in Japan: Taspo Ended on March 31, 2026
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Taspo ended on 31 March 2026, so cigarette machines need another certified device. The tax agency counted 9,313 alcohol machines on 1 April 2024.
Mario Kart Tokyo: Nintendo Won, and You Need a Permit From Home
Street Kart accepts only a 1949 Convention permit obtained before you land, or six national licences with an approved translation. Nintendo ended the costumes.