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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
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
Japan New Year Food Guide: Your Late-Night Konbini & Budget Survival

Japan New Year Food Guide: Your Late-Night Konbini & Budget Survival

🍱 2025年12月22日

Navigating Japan’s New Year (Oshogatsu) closures for late-night dining? This guide offers practical, budget-friendly konbini and chain restaurant solutions.

Food

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