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Bear Sightings in Japan Are Up About 2.2x in 2026 — You Can Still Camp. How to Read the Numbers and Check Before You Book
Bear sightings across Japan in April 2026 ran about 2.2 times higher than a year earlier (Hokkaido not included). Most campground closures are short and reopen — so the real shift isn't fear, it's adding a few checks before you book.
Inbound tourism hits a new record pace in summer 2026
Regional dispersal grows as room rates climb — the data behind it.
WWDC 2026 preview: rumors and how likely they are
This year's rumors, sorted by credibility.
Fumotoppara at the foot of Mt. Fuji: the complete 2026 guide
Reservations, where to pitch, and wind strategy for the iconic Fuji-view site.
Kanazawa in 3 days: tea districts, market & onsen, optimized
From Kenroku-en before opening to Kazue-machi at night — a crowd-free itinerary.
Living with the MacBook Air M5 for three weeks
How far can fanless go? Real workloads from photo, light video, and dev.
12 great old-school Chinese diners in Tokyo, picked by locals
The off-guidebook plates worth the queue.
8 solo tents, weighed and wind-tested
Ranked by measured weight, pitch time and wind resistance — not spec sheets.
Recalculating the Japan Rail Pass break-even for 2026
Which itineraries still justify the pass after the price hike? We ran the routes.
Apple Intelligence in Japanese: what actually works today
An honest look at summaries, writing tools and image gen in Japanese.
Suica vs ICOCA: the 2026 transit-card guide for visitors
Mobile, top-ups, bullet trains, and how foreign cards really fare.
Konbini coffee blind taste-test 2026: 6 chains
Price, taste and machines — the surprising ranking explained.