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Matching Couple Outfits for a Japan Trip: Why Subtle Kanji T-Shirts Work Better

A Japanese Explains! Why matching couple outfits for a Japan trip work better with subtle kanji designs—and why it’s smarter to prepare and print them before you travel.
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How to Keep a Simple Japan Travel Journal (Using Just Your Phone)

A Japanese Explains! Keep a simple Japan travel journal using just your phone—photos plus one line, grouped by place and easy to revisit. Includes a Notion template.
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Credit Card Declined in Japan: Don’t Diagnose — Just Follow This Order

A Japanese Explains! Card declined in Japan? Don’t diagnose the cause—just follow this order: contactless, insert, switch payment, then cash. A practical 30-second flow that ends the problem at the register.
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Travel Insurance for Japan: A Decision Guide

A Japanese Explains! A practical decision guide to travel insurance for Japan. Find which questions actually apply to you—and which articles to read next—without comparisons or sales pitches.
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Japan Travel Insurance Claims: A Practical Paperwork Checklist

A Japanese Explains! A practical checklist for Japan travel insurance claims, covering required documents, timing, and how to avoid claim delays.
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Is Your Credit Card Travel Insurance Enough for Japan? Here’s How to Find Out

A Japanese Explains! Is your credit card travel insurance enough for Japan?Learn how to check whether it actually exists and works for your trip — using 10 key points that matter, and when it’s smarter to choose separate travel insurance instead.
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When Travel Insurance Stops Being “Travel” Insurance in Japan

A Japanese Explains! When travel insurance stops working in Japan, how to tell if you’re in the long-stay zone, and which type of coverage you should be using instead.
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Japan Travel Insurance: Why Small Claims Are the Hardest Ones to Get Paid

A Japanese Explains! Japan travel insurance isn’t “small-claim friendly.” Minor colds and injuries often lack the paperwork insurers require, so zero-deductible perks may not pay off. Prioritize coverage for truly expensive cases.
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Do You Really Need Travel Insurance for Japan? A Simple Rule for When It Matters

A Japanese Explains! Do you really need travel insurance for Japan? A clear, practical way to decide—without fear-based advice or pointless comparisons. Focus only on the risks that actually matter.
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Sharing One Pocket Wi-Fi in Japan: What Breaks — and How to Make It Work

A Japanese Explains! Sharing one Pocket Wi-Fi in Japan often breaks in predictable ways. This guide explains what actually goes wrong when multiple people share a connection—and how to design the setup so it works.