WaTabi · Japan Travel Guides 2026

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USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Guide: Dates & Tickets

15th-anniversary Horror Nights run Sept 11–Nov 8, zombies from 6pm at no extra cost. The 14-and-under maze ban, the new demand-based pricing, and the best day to go.

Tokyo Disney Halloween 2026: Dates, Costume Rules & Prices

Disney Halloween 2026 runs Sept 16–Oct 31 at both parks. Full costume is limited to two windows, peak Saturdays hit ¥12,400, and the villains parade DPA is ¥3,500 — pick the right date and park.

JR Pass 2026: Is It Still Worth It?

Four real routes calculated, six alternatives that may beat the Pass.

Shuri Castle Seiden 2026: Opening Day Shuts Until Noon

Opening day shuts the park until noon and the ceremony is invitation-only. The real deadline is the October 1 ticket release — and the English pages still quote pre-fire prices.

Shirakawa-go Illumination 2027: Dates & Booking

Four 2027 dates, 17:30–19:30, fully reservation-only.

Is Kumamoto Castle Open? 2026 Quake Status, Tickets & Hours

Kumamoto Castle reopened on 13 August 2026, but Wakuwakuza is closed, combo tickets are off sale and one car park is shut — tickets, hours and Shiro Akari.

Tokyo 5-day itinerary 2026

A clear 5-day plan: Shinjuku base, two zones per day, honest budget.

Osaka & Kyoto 5-day itinerary

Dotonbori, Kiyomizu, Arashiyama — full tested route.

Japan trip prep checklist

eSIM, Visit Japan Web, tax-free, insurance — done in one read.

Japan Weather by Month 2026: 4-Region Quick Table

Hokkaido to Okinawa monthly temps, rain, what to wear — one table, 30-second lookup.

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