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Entry rules, luggage, etiquette, accessibility and useful apps.

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Current statusJapan Entry Requirements and Visit Japan Web Guide
Check Japan visa rules, Visit Japan Web, customs, passport and medication requirements with a practical arrival checklist for tourists.
Practical guideJapan Onsen Guide: Tattoos, Private Baths and Etiquette
Use a Japanese onsen confidently: tattoo rules, private-bath booking, ryokan timing, step-by-step etiquette and practical safety guidance.
Practical guideLuggage Forwarding in Japan: How Takkyubin Actually Works
Send suitcases hotel to hotel or to the airport with Japan's takkyubin services. Learn the timing, 2026 Yamato rates, size limits and pitfalls.