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Japan Winter & New Year Transport: Navigating Delays, Ice, Crowds Safely

Japan Winter & New Year Transport: Navigating Delays, Ice, Crowds Safely

🚨 2026年1月3日

Essential guide for safe Japan winter transport and New Year travel. Learn to handle snow delays, icy platforms, and Hatsumode crowds with real-time info and key phrases.

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Japan Post-New Year: Open Shops, Transport & Hatsumode Guide

Japan Post-New Year: Open Shops, Transport & Hatsumode Guide

🏠 2026年1月2日

Navigating Japan after New Year’s Day? Find open shops, master holiday transport, and understand Hatsumode etiquette for a smooth, respectful experience on Jan 2nd and beyond.

Life
Hatsumode Transport Safety: Your Early Morning Survival Guide

Hatsumode Transport Safety: Your Early Morning Survival Guide

🚨 2026年1月2日

Navigate Japan’s New Year’s Day Hatsumode crowds & unpredictable transport. Essential tips for early morning shrine visits, trains, taxis, and staying safe.

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Japan New Year Transport Rush: Navigate Crowds & Schedules Safely

Japan New Year Transport Rush: Navigate Crowds & Schedules Safely

🚨 2025年12月25日

Planning Japan New Year travel? Avoid unprecedented crowds, understand holiday train schedules, and ensure personal safety with our practical guide to public transport.

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Japan Winter & New Year’s Transport Safety: Your Fixer’s Guide

Japan Winter & New Year’s Transport Safety: Your Fixer’s Guide

🚨 2025年12月21日

Navigate Japan’s winter and New Year’s transport safely. Avoid delays, manage crowds, find real-time info, and stay prepared for challenging conditions with this practical guide.

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Japan New Year Closures: Nomad’s Essential Work, Food & Travel Guide

Japan New Year Closures: Nomad’s Essential Work, Food & Travel Guide

🏠 2025年12月20日

Navigating Japan’s New Year (Oshogatsu) closures as a digital nomad? This guide provides practical strategies for work, food, transport, and avoiding isolation.

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Japan New Year Travel: Nomad’s Guide to Closures, Costs & Warmth

Japan New Year Travel: Nomad’s Guide to Closures, Costs & Warmth

🏠 2025年12月19日

Digital nomads: Master Japan’s New Year challenges. Find open businesses, manage costs, stay warm, and connect during holiday closures with this practical guide.

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Japan New Year Survival Guide: Food, Transport & Hatsumode Hacks

Japan New Year Survival Guide: Food, Transport & Hatsumode Hacks

🏠 2025年12月19日

Navigating Japan’s New Year? This guide offers practical hacks for finding open eateries, understanding holiday transport, and experiencing Hatsumode without friction.

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Japan’s New Year Travel Guide: Navigating Oshogatsu Closures & Services

Japan’s New Year Travel Guide: Navigating Oshogatsu Closures & Services

🏠 2025年12月18日

Traveling to Japan for New Year? Our guide helps you navigate widespread Oshogatsu closures, find open services, transportation, ATMs, and medical aid during the holiday.

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