Don’t wait for the airport lines — maximize Japan’s current tax-free system before November 2026. Plus authentic Gifu crafts, second-hand luxury, and the souvenirs locals actually buy.
The ultimate Japan travel FAQ: entry & immigration (Visit Japan Web), money, transport, etiquette, food, emergencies, konbini hacks, and what to do if you miss the last train. Compiled from a Gifu interpreter’s daily Q&As.
A Facebook post from someone I met on a business trip to Hokkaido in 2019 sent me back to a version of myself I had almost forgotten. On Heraclitus and the river we never step into twice, and the trip that changed me before I knew I was being changed.
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