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Japan New Year Closures: Nomad’s Practical Guide to Open Services

Japan New Year Closures: Nomad’s Practical Guide to Open Services

🏠 2025年12月27日

Avoid hunger and inconvenience during Japan’s New Year closures. This guide helps nomads find open eats, essential services, and engage with local traditions.

Life
Hatsu-hinode: Your Accessible Guide to Japan’s First Sunrise

Hatsu-hinode: Your Accessible Guide to Japan’s First Sunrise

🎨 2025年12月26日

Experience Hatsu-hinode (New Year’s sunrise) in Japan. Find accessible viewing spots, navigate ‘all-night’ transport, and prepare for cold with this practical guide.

Hobbies
Japan New Year Holiday: Closures, Transport & Hatsumode Tips

Japan New Year Holiday: Closures, Transport & Hatsumode Tips

🏠 2025年12月20日

Navigate Japan’s New Year (Nenmatsu Nenshi) with this guide. Understand business closures, public transport changes, and Hatsumode etiquette for a smooth trip.

Life
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
Japan Winter Transit Safety: Navigating Holiday Crowds & Snow Disruptions

Japan Winter Transit Safety: Navigating Holiday Crowds & Snow Disruptions

🚨 2025年12月19日

Essential guide to Japan winter transit safety. Learn to navigate holiday crowds, understand snow-related delays, and use real-time info for safe travel.

Safety

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