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Seasons5 min readSeptember: shoulder weeks and typhoon checksSeptember can be a good month for travel, with the summer crowds gone. Learn how to use the shoulder weeks and check typhoon risk before you book.Practical5 min readShinjuku station without the stress: a first-timer's mapShinjuku station has many lines and many exits. Learn how to read its signs, pick the right exit and keep your luggage and family calm on the way out.Practical5 min readTax-free shopping: check the latest refund rulesVisitors can sometimes get back consumption tax on purchases. The refund process has changed, so learn how to check your eligibility and keep the right papers.Practical5 min readTemple and shrine manners on a first visitShrines and temples are working places of worship. Learn the simple steps for purification, prayer, photos and shoes so you visit with respect.Practical5 min readTokyo Station area: how to keep a train day simpleA train day around Tokyo Station is simple if you plan the exit, the bags and the meal before you board. Practical steps for families and solo travellers.Practical5 min readTyphoon plan B: flights, ferries and an extra nightTyphoons can cancel flights, ferries and trains in late summer and early autumn. Build a plan B for Fukuoka and southern Japan before you book.

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