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4 guides, newest first.
- Seasonal GuidesSilver Week Japan 2026: Survive Sept 19-23 or Skip ItSilver Week 2026: the rare Sept 19-23 five-day window, which cities spiked hardest, and the counter-programming that keeps the trip working.
- Seasonal GuidesJapan 2026: Foliage Season to Winter IlluminationsJapan's September-December window, region by region: shoulder-season September, Hokkaido and Kyoto foliage, and the illumination-and-snow run, with prices.
- Money-Saving TipsFirst Time in Japan 2026: The Planning TimelineA month-by-month planning checklist for a first Japan trip: what to book at T-90, T-30, and T-7 days, from visa applications to teamLab tickets.
- Seasonal GuidesGolden Week in Japan 2026: Survive It or Skip ItGolden Week explained: the late-April to early-May crush, what doubles in price, what still works, and the counter-programming that saves trips.