Japan Tax-Free Shopping Changes in 2026: What Families Need to Know
Starting November 1, 2026, you'll pay full price at Japan's tax-free shops and get the 10% tax back at the airport. Here's how the new refund system works and what families should know before they shop.
Japan Weather in Late May and Early June: What It Was Really Like
We spent the last week of May and first week of June in Japan with our 5-year-old. Here’s what the heat, humidity, rainy season, and one typhoon were really like, plus what we were glad we packed.
