Complete Guide to Shirakawa-go Light-Up 2026: Dates, Reservations, Transportation, Accommodation, and Itinerary Planning

The 40th Shirakawa-go Light-Up in 2026 will be held in January and February 2026. Similar to 2025, there will only be four sessions in 2026, two fewer than in previous years. The dates for the 2026 Shirakawa-go Light-Up are January 12 (Monday), January 18 (Sunday), January 25 (Sunday), and February 1 (Sunday). Except for January 12, which falls on a Monday (a Japanese holiday), the other sessions are scheduled for Sundays. The light-up time remains from 17:30 to 19:30.   Shirakawa-go is one of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations, and the annual light-up event held in January and February is

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Iceland Travel: 14-Day Iceland Ring Road Self-Drive Itinerary Design and Attraction Sharing + Iceland Travel Tips

Iceland is a dream travel destination for many, with an increasing number of people wanting to visit this vast, sparsely populated land of stunning landscapes. Here, I’ll share my itinerary and experiences from a summer trip to Iceland in 2018. Based on my journey and post-trip reflections, I’ve optimized the original itinerary to design a recommended 14-day self-drive ring road itinerary for Iceland, which can serve as a reference for those planning a future trip.   Table of Contents I. Iceland Travel: Attractions, Itinerary Planning, and Tips 1. What is the best season to visit Iceland? 2. What to wear

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Summer Road Trip in Hokkaido! Itinerary, Routes, and Attractions for a Self-Drive Tour from Sapporo

In the summer of 2009, I embarked on my first self-drive trip in Hokkaido. Over the next decade, I visited Hokkaido six or seven times, covering almost all its major tourist destinations. Except for winter trips, all my journeys were self-drive adventures. Hokkaido is vast, making it impossible to explore everything in one trip, so multiple visits are necessary. For first-time visitors to Hokkaido, I recommend focusing on the central region, with Sapporo as the base, and exploring key attractions like Otaru, Furano, Biei, Noboribetsu Onsen, and Lake Toya. If time permits, you can also include Hakodate in the southern

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2025 Macau Fireworks Display Contest & Firecracker Zones: Schedule & Best Viewing Spots

Macau Fireworks events are plentiful, but the most prominent is the Macau International Fireworks Display Contest, held annually from early September to early October during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day period. Other fireworks displays light up the sky during Lunar New Year, Macau Handover Anniversary, and New Year’s Eve. For those who want to experience more than just watching, Macau also offers designated firecracker zones during the Lunar New Year, where visitors can set off their own fireworks and firecrackers.   Table of Contents 1. 2025 Macau International Fireworks Display Contest Schedule 2. Best Spots to Watch Macau Fireworks

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The 72nd Macau Grand Prix 2025! Schedule, Tickets and Grandstand Guide

The 72nd Macau Grand Prix will be held from November 13 to November 16, 2025, spanning four days. November 13 (Thursday) and 14 (Friday) are reserved for practice and qualifying sessions, while November 15 (Saturday) and 16 (Sunday) are the main race days. Below is a comprehensive guide to this year’s event, including dates, schedule, ticket information, and grandstand details.   First held in 1954 as a local club race organized by motorsport enthusiasts, the Macau Grand Prix has since evolved into an internationally acclaimed street circuit event and become Macau’s largest annual sports and tourism spectacle, attracting thousands of

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Japan Highway Toll Calculation! 5 Methods to Check, Calculate Toll Fees, and Payment Options

I often receive inquiries from netizens about Japan’s highway tolls, with the most common question being whether using passes like HEP, KEP, or SEP for their itinerary is cost-effective. To determine if an ETC Pass is worth it, you simply need to calculate the regular toll fees for your planned route and compare them with the pass price. Here, I’ll introduce 5 methods to check Japan’s highway tolls, explain how to estimate toll fees, and also cover Japan’s highway payment methods.   Japan’s highways are primarily operated and managed by three companies: NEXCO East Japan, NEXCO Central Japan, and NEXCO

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Agoda Hotel Booking Guide: Cancellation, Date Changes, Payment Methods, Fees, Refunds, and Money-Saving Tips

Agoda is one of the most well-known hotel booking platforms, and many travelers have used Agoda to book accommodations. This website has previously published multiple guides on Agoda bookings, covering topics such as making reservations, cancellations, date changes, refunds, and money-saving techniques. To make it easier for readers, we’ve consolidated these scattered articles into one comprehensive guide.   In addition to this guide on Agoda bookings, we also have two other articles on Agoda flight reservations and discount codes: Agoda Flights: Booking Process, Ticket Collection, Seat Selection, Reviews, and Price Comparisons Agoda Discounts: Latest Promo Codes + Credit Card Offers

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A Complete Guide to Taiwan’s Tax Refund Process

When traveling to Japan, Korea, Europe, or other destinations, many shoppers apply for tax refunds after purchases. Similarly, foreign tourists shopping in Taiwan can also enjoy tax refunds. Taiwan’s tourist tax refund policy was introduced as early as 2003, but due to the high threshold for stores to register as tax-free merchants, only a limited number of shops—typically those in shopping malls frequented by tour groups or high-end stores—offered this service. As a result, many were unaware that Taiwan also provided tax refunds. However, since May 2016, Taiwan has revised its tax refund regulations, lowering the registration threshold for tax-free

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Universal Studios Japan App Tutorial! How to Use the USJ App to Obtain Timed Entry Tickets

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World are the two most popular areas in Universal Studios Japan. To manage crowd levels, USJ has implemented entry restrictions for these areas, requiring visitors to have a USJ Timed Entry Ticket (Entry Confirmation Ticket) to enter. There are several ways to obtain these tickets, and the most convenient and free method is to use the Universal Studios Japan App to secure a Timed Entry Ticket. This article will introduce the various methods to obtain entry tickets for “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” and “Super Nintendo World,” as well as

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Agoda Flights! Reviews and Price Comparison

Agoda Flights service has been available for some time now. In addition to booking accommodations on Agoda, you can also book flights. This article will guide you through the process of booking flights on Agoda, as well as address questions about ticketing and seat selection. It will also compare prices between Agoda and Trip.com to determine whether booking flights on Agoda is cost-effective.   Booking flights on Agoda is cheaper when using the Agoda mobile app compared to the Agoda website, as the app offers flight promo codes. Therefore, the step-by-step guide below will demonstrate the process using the mobile

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