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Eating eel on the Day of the Ox is a Japanese summer custom to combat fatigue, a tradition originating from an Edo-period marketing campaign supported by nutritional science.

Firefly viewing in Tokyo occurs in early summer at various sites. These locations include dedicated festivals and parks which feature the insects during their mating season.

A bonsai convention in Saitama, the 8th World Bonsai Convention, displayed 300 trees at the Saitama Super Arena in April 2017.

Japanese onsen contain various bath types with different functions. These include open-air, waterfall, jet, silk, and carbonated baths for soaking, cleansing, and therapeutic purposes.

Onsen are legally defined natural hot springs, while sento are public bathhouses using heated tap water. Both require specific etiquette, such as washing before entering the main baths.

Visiting onsen with tattoos is often prohibited in Japan due to historical associations. Strategies for entry include covering tattoos or booking private baths.

Dagashi bars are Tokyo establishments offering unlimited, inexpensive Japanese candies (dagashi) to eat with drinks. The concept appeals to customer nostalgia for old-fashioned sweet shops.

The Tokyo Museum Grutto Pass provides free or discounted admission to over 100 museums, galleries, and gardens in Tokyo. The pass is valid for two months after first use.

Japanese onsen etiquette requires removing shoes upon entry and washing thoroughly before entering the communal baths. Bathers must be completely naked, as swimwear is not permitted.

Japanese income tax is a progressive system. Tax liability is determined by residency status, with deductions available for social insurance, basic expenses, and qualifying dependents.

Converting a foreign driver’s license to a Japanese one requires specific documents. Citizens from designated countries are exempt from the written and practical driving tests.

The Yamanote Line is a 35-kilometer circular train line in central Tokyo. It connects 30 stations, and every train makes all stops on the route.