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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.

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Japan New Year Closures: Essential Prep for Visitors & Residents

Japan New Year Closures: Essential Prep for Visitors & Residents

🏠 2025年12月19日

Navigate Japan’s New Year (Oshogatsu) closures. Learn how to access cash, find open stores, and use public transport during holiday periods (Dec 29 – Jan 3).

Life
Japan Winter Medical Emergencies: Clinics, Apps & New Year Access

Japan Winter Medical Emergencies: Clinics, Apps & New Year Access

🚨 2025年12月18日

A practical guide for foreigners on navigating medical emergencies in Japan during winter, covering New Year’s closures, language barriers, finding English-speaking doctors, and essential apps.

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Japan Emergency Medical: New Year Holiday Guide for Foreigners

Japan Emergency Medical: New Year Holiday Guide for Foreigners

🚨 2025年12月18日

Navigating emergency medical care in Japan during New Year holidays (late Dec – early Jan) can be complex. Get practical steps, key phrases, and contacts for foreigners to ensure your safety.

Safety
New Year’s Closures? Warm & Wallet-Friendly Konbini Breakfasts in Japan

New Year’s Closures? Warm & Wallet-Friendly Konbini Breakfasts in Japan

🍱 2025年12月18日

Navigating Japan’s New Year holidays? Discover how konbini (7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson) provide warm, affordable, 24/7 breakfast solutions when other options are closed. Your essential guide for winter visitors.

Food
Japan’s New Year (Shogatsu) Closures: Your Essential Guide

Japan’s New Year (Shogatsu) Closures: Your Essential Guide

🏠 2025年12月17日

Navigating Japan’s New Year (Shogatsu) closures? Get practical tips on what’s open, how to stock up, and manage transport during this critical holiday period. Your essential guide for visitors.

Life
Japan New Year Closures: Essential Services & Survival Guide

Japan New Year Closures: Essential Services & Survival Guide

🏠 2025年12月17日

Navigate Japan’s New Year closures (Nenmatsu Nenshi) for essential services, transport, and food. Your guide to avoiding disruptions and ensuring access.

Life

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