Guides AI Referenced in the Last 28 Days

This is a ranking of how often AI assistants such as ChatGPT referenced our guides while answering a user's question in the last 28 days (AI training crawls are not counted). These are AI reference fetches, not search volume or a count of people.

Data period: 2026-08-14 to 2026-09-11

  1. 1

    ATMs That Accept Foreign Cards in Japan (7-Eleven, Post Office)

    Foreign-card ATMs in Japan, with official withdrawal limits, possible local fees, currency-choice guidance, hours, and a practical decline checklist.

    Money AI references: 34

  2. 2

    Is #7119 Nationwide? Japan Emergency Numbers: 110, 119 and 118

    When to call 110, 119, 118, #7119, or #8000 in Japan, how to check local #7119 coverage, and what to do if the advice line does not connect.

    Health & Emergencies AI references: 11

  3. 3

    Obon Travel in Japan: What Gets Busy or Closes

    Obon is a major domestic travel period in Japan. Learn which transport and places get crowded, what may close, and how to check local dates.

    Seasons & Weather AI references: 7

  4. 4

    Shinkansen Luggage Rules by Line: 160cm Limit and Tohoku Difference

    The 160cm reservation rule applies on Tokaido, Sanyo, Kyushu, and West Kyushu Shinkansen—not Tohoku. Measure your bag and find the right storage.

    Transport AI references: 3

  5. 5

    Airport Duty-Free vs In-Store Tax-Free Shopping in Japan

    Airport duty-free and in-store tax-free shopping in Japan are not the same. Compare location, limits, documents, and which one saves you more money.

    Money AI references: 3

  6. 6

    Suica on Your Phone: Foreign iPhone & Android Compatibility

    Check whether a foreign iPhone or Android can use Suica, which mobile card to choose, how to top up, and what to do if your phone is unsupported.

    Transport AI references: 2

  7. 7

    eSIM Not Working in Japan: Diagnostic Checklist

    A step-by-step checklist to fix a Japan eSIM that will not connect: roaming, data line, APN, and network selection.

    Internet & SIM AI references: 2

  8. 8

    Typhoon Hits Your Japan Trip: Cancellations, Refunds, and Plan B

    Japan typhoon cancellation checklist: confirm official status, protect refund rights, contact the seller, and separate ticket refunds from extra hotel costs.

    Health & Emergencies AI references: 1

  9. 9

    Autumn Food Travel in Japan: Keep Hot Food Safe on the Way

    Carrying hot autumn food in Japan? Learn the limits for cooling, refrigeration, reheating, allergens, and insulated transport.

    Food AI references: 1

  10. 10

    Monthly Apartments and Share Houses in Japan: A 1–3 Month Stay

    Compare monthly apartments, share houses, and licensed short stays in Japan by contract, deposits, utilities, furniture, documents, and move-out terms.

    Hotels & Luggage AI references: 1

  11. 11

    Drinks and Breaks for Hot Days in Japan: A Simple Travel Plan

    How to choose drinks, shade and air-conditioned breaks on hot days in Japan, check the heat alert, and recognise when to call 119.

    Seasons & Weather AI references: 1

  12. 12

    Why Two Prices? Japan's 8% and 10% Consumption Tax Explained

    Why Japanese receipts show two prices, when the 8% reduced tax rate applies, and how to read tax-included pricing as a tourist.

    Money AI references: 1

  13. 13

    Can I Use My Suica Everywhere in Japan? Nationwide IC Card Guide

    Whether your Suica or Pasmo works in Osaka, Kyoto, and other cities, plus the regional exceptions where IC cards are not accepted.

    Transport AI references: 1

  14. 14

    Sleeper Trains in Japan: Sunrise Seto and Izumo

    How to ride the Sunrise Seto and Sunrise Izumo, with August 2026 times, room types, corrected Japan Rail Pass charges, and online booking steps.

    Transport AI references: 1