Start with the closest source
I check current first-party Japanese information before relying on directories, reposts, or translated summaries.
Verification standard
A clear answer needs a visible trail.
This is the minimum standard behind every accepted Japan Local Check report.
Contact the place when the gap matters
If the published answer is missing, conflicting, or outdated, I use an agreed phone call or inquiry when practical.
Separate facts from uncertainty
Confirmed information, conflicting information, and details that could not be confirmed never appear as if they have the same status.
Record when the check happened
Every report states its check date in Japan Standard Time because stock, access rules, prices, and opening details can change.
Make the answer traceable
The report lists the sources used and the contact method when direct confirmation was part of the work.
The three result states
Supported by a current source or direct response.
Current sources disagree, so the difference is shown.
The check was attempted, but the answer is still uncertain.
A report is a dated record of what was checked—not a promise that a third party will never change its policy.
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