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Sick or Injured in Japan During New Year: Urgent Care & Pharmacies

Sick or Injured in Japan During New Year: Urgent Care & Pharmacies

🚨 2025年12月28日

Navigating medical emergencies or urgent care in Japan during the New Year holidays (Dec 29 – Jan 4) can be challenging. This guide helps you find doctors, open pharmacies, and understand travel insurance, minimizing friction for international visitors.

Safety
Japan New Year: Closures, Transport, Hatsumode Guide

Japan New Year: Closures, Transport, Hatsumode Guide

🏠 2025年12月28日

Essential guide for international visitors to Japan’s New Year holidays. Understand closures, altered transport, and Hatsumode etiquette for a smooth trip.

Life
Medical Emergencies in Japan: New Year’s Travel Guide

Medical Emergencies in Japan: New Year’s Travel Guide

🚨 2025年12月27日

Navigating a medical emergency in Japan during New Year’s? This guide helps you find open facilities, overcome language barriers, and understand costs.

Safety
Japan New Year Closures: Essential Survival Guide for Travelers

Japan New Year Closures: Essential Survival Guide for Travelers

🏠 2025年12月27日

Navigate Japan’s New Year (Oshogatsu) holiday with this practical guide. Understand closures, transport changes, Hatsumode, and find open services.

Life
Japan New Year Shutdown Survival: Food, Transport & Services Guide

Japan New Year Shutdown Survival: Food, Transport & Services Guide

🏠 2025年12月26日

Avoid stress during Japan’s New Year shutdown (Dec 29 – Jan 3). This guide covers essential tips for food, transport, and services. Plan ahead for smooth travel.

Life
Japan Year-End Hobby Hauls: Niche Items Beyond Fukubukuro

Japan Year-End Hobby Hauls: Niche Items Beyond Fukubukuro

🎨 2025年12月26日

Navigate Japan’s year-end sales (Saimatsu Sale, Hatsuuri) for niche hobby items. Practical guide to stores, hours, and tax-free shopping for international visitors.

Hobbies
Japan New Year: Digital Nomad’s Guide to Beat Closures & Isolation

Japan New Year: Digital Nomad’s Guide to Beat Closures & Isolation

🏠 2025年12月26日

Navigate Japan’s New Year closures, find open services, secure food, and avoid loneliness as a digital nomad. This comprehensive guide helps you pre-plan essentials and beat festive crowds.

Life
Japan New Year: Emergency Medical, Cash & Essential Supply Guide

Japan New Year: Emergency Medical, Cash & Essential Supply Guide

🏠 2025年12月25日

Navigate Japan’s New Year holidays (Nenmatsu Nenshi) with this practical guide. Find emergency medical care, access cash, and locate essential supplies during widespread closures.

Life
Japan New Year Travel Guide: Navigating Closures, Cash & Hatsumode

Japan New Year Travel Guide: Navigating Closures, Cash & Hatsumode

🏠 2025年12月25日

Avoid New Year travel disruptions in Japan. This guide covers essential closures (banks, ATMs), transport changes, finding open services, and Hatsumode procedures.

Life
Last-Minute Hobby Shopping in Japan: New Year’s Closures & Finds

Last-Minute Hobby Shopping in Japan: New Year’s Closures & Finds

🎨 2025年12月25日

Don’t get caught by Shogatsu closures! This guide helps international visitors find open hobby shops and unique gifts in Japan before New Year’s.

Hobbies

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