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How Much Data Do You Actually Need in Japan? (Realistic Numbers for Travelers)

A Japanese Explains! How much mobile data travelers actually use in Japan, why most people stay within 1–2GB per day, and how to choose the right amount without overthinking or overpaying.
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How to Stay Connected in Japan — Why Free Wi-Fi Often Fails When You Actually Need It

A Japanese Explains! Free Wi-Fi exists across Japan, but it often fails when you actually need it. Learn when free Wi-Fi breaks down—and what realistically works instead for travelers.
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Why Going to a Big Hospital in Japan Can Cost You an Extra ¥7,000

A Japanese Explains! Why going straight to a big hospital in Japan can cost you an extra ¥7,000—and what travelers should do instead to avoid unnecessary fees.
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Disaster Apps in Japan: What They Actually Do (and What They Don’t)

A Japanese explains! Which disaster apps actually make sense for short-term travelers in Japan—and why one app is usually enough to understand what’s happening where you are.
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When an Earthquake Hits Japan: How Tourists Know When to Do Nothing — and When to Act

A Japanese Explains! Most earthquakes in Japan don’t require action. Learn how tourists can tell when it’s safe to do nothing—and the one clear sign that tells you when to act.
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Scanning Food in Japan: Why Payke Helps — and When It Doesn’t

A Japanese Explains! Payke is useful—but not magic. Learn which Japanese supermarket products you can trust, where Payke fails, and why relying on it for allergies can be risky.
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Why Your Apple Wallet Suica Won’t Charge — and What Actually Works for Foreign Cards

A Japanese Explains! If your Apple Wallet Suica won’t charge, it’s often a card compatibility issue. Here’s what works for foreign cards—and when to switch options.
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Bounce Is Finally in Japan — But Is It Better Than ecbo cloak?

A Japanese Explains! Bounce vs ecbo cloak in Japan—where each service actually works, when to book in advance, and why these two are the only real choices travelers compare.
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Is Magical Trip’s Bar Hopping Tour Worth It? — An Honest Look from a Japanese Perspective

A Japanese Explains! Is Magical Trip’s Shinjuku bar hopping tour really worth it? An honest look at pricing, experience quality, and who it makes sense for.
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How to Use the Bathroom Dryer in Japanese Airbnbs (So Your Clothes Actually Dry)

A Japanese Explains! Learn how to use bathroom dryers in Japanese Airbnbs the right way. A simple routine that actually dries your clothes overnight—no damp T-shirts in the morning.