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Avoid Japan Winter & New Year’s Transport Delays: Your Guide

Avoid Japan Winter & New Year’s Transport Delays: Your Guide

🚨 2025年12月30日

Navigate Japan’s winter & New Year’s travel with confidence. Learn about apps, schedules, and backup plans to avoid delays, cancellations, and being stranded.

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
Japan Winter Hobbies: Navigate Hatsumode Crowds & Stay Warm

Japan Winter Hobbies: Navigate Hatsumode Crowds & Stay Warm

🎨 2025年12月24日

Plan your Japan New Year’s winter trip with confidence. Learn to avoid Hatsumode crowds, discover unique outdoor activities, stay warm, and navigate holiday transport schedules easily.

Hobbies
Nomad’s Guide: Surviving Japan’s New Year Closures & Thriving

Nomad’s Guide: Surviving Japan’s New Year Closures & Thriving

🏠 2025年12月20日

Navigate Japan’s Oshogatsu closures (Dec 29 – Jan 4) as a digital nomad. Find open spots, maintain work, and embrace festive vibes with this practical guide.

Life
Urgent Medical Care in Japan: New Year Holidays & English Help

Urgent Medical Care in Japan: New Year Holidays & English Help

🚨 2025年12月19日

Navigating urgent medical care in Japan during New Year holidays as a tourist. Find English-speaking doctors, hotlines, and essential advice for emergencies.

Safety
Japan New Year Survival: Shogatsu Closures & Community Guide

Japan New Year Survival: Shogatsu Closures & Community Guide

🏠 2025年12月18日

Navigate Shogatsu (Japanese New Year) as a nomad or solo traveler. Learn about closures, find open food, manage transport, and discover community events in Japan.

Life

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