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Simple answers to everyday questions about etiquette, payments, trash, convenience stores and more.
Bathing & Sauna
How to Enjoy a Super Sento and Sauna in Japan
A calm, safety-first guide to public baths, sauna etiquette, cold baths, and the Japanese idea of totonou.
Updated September 20, 2026 · 10 min read
Theme Parks & Apps
Tokyo Disneyland App Guide: Tickets, Passes, and Your Park Day
How to buy and display tickets, organize your group, and use the current alternatives to the discontinued Disney FASTPASS system.
Updated September 21, 2026 · 11 min read
Bathing Culture
How to Use an Onsen or Sento in Japan — Including Tattoos
From changing-room etiquette to washing, soaking, towels, and tattoo policies, here is what to do before you enter the bath.
Updated September 20, 2026 · 9 min read