Use Mobile Suica and Pasmo Cards on iPhone: Add Suica to Apple Wallet
Learn how to add and use Mobile Suica and Pasmo cards on iPhone via Apple Wallet. A convenient way to travel in Japan without needing physical cards.
Shinkansen Ticket System: Why Two Tickets Are Needed for Train Travel in Japan
Understanding the Shinkansen ticket system can be confusing for travelers in Japan. Learn why two tickets are necessary and how to use them effectively.
Why are the Sidewalks in Japan Yellow?
You might have noticed when walking the streets in Japan, many of the sidewalks are lined with yellow pannels, some with raised lines, other with raised dots. They sort of…
Japanese Word: the Difference between Shoumikigen(best-before) and Shouhikigen(use by)
If you buy Japanese food, you should pay attention to the “Shoumikigen(best-before)” date or the “Shouhikigen(use by)” date marked on various Japanese foods. Let this article tell you the difference…
Typhoon No. 7 Approaches Japan: Travel Plans Disrupted
As Typhoon No. 7 nears Japan, particularly the Kanto region, travelers should reassess plans. Expect severe weather, travel disruptions, and potential delays.
Japanese Vocabulary Related to Earthquake and Disaster Prevention
It's essential to understand some Japanese vocabulary related to earthquake and disaster prevention. There're some Japanese terms and simple sentences for you.
PayPay: Enjoy Cashless Shopping in Japan!
In Japan, in addition to traditional cash and credit card payments, there are more and more mobile payment methods, such as linepay, paypay, and mer-pay of mercari, Japan’s largest second-hand…
Post Offices in Osaka: Alternate Pickup Locations after KIX Post Office Closure
Attention all travelers! Exciting news for those visiting Osaka and its vibrant city attractions like Namba, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, Tennoji, and Umeda. Starting from March 20, 2021, the only post office…
How to Save Data While Streaming Video (YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime)
So during your weekly Zoom catchup with friends, you might be finding it’ harder and harder to find new things to talk about. Does this conversation look familiar? So, what…
A Must-Read for Studying in Japan: Trash Disposal Rules & Sorting
Foreigners coming to Japan often find the country’s garbage sorting and disposal system to be a significant challenge. In many of our home countries, garbage disposal might not involve sorting…
PayPay Introduces New Offline Payment Feature
Japan’s leading mobile payment company, PayPay, announced on July 20th that it will develop a new feature that allows offline payments without the need for an internet connection. This marks…
Must-See for Traveling in Japan: Learn to Read Japanese Addresses in 3 Minutes!
If you’re planning a trip to Japan or currently studying abroad here, you may have noticed that addresses in Japan can look quite different from what you’re used to. Understanding…
For Foreigners – Getting a Credit Card in Japan
Credit cards issued in Japan are necessary for foreign nationals to live in Japan. Although it is possible to make purchases with a credit card issued in a foreign country,…
Do You Know How to Eat Revolving Sushi Properly?
I have a friend who went to eat revolving sushi for the first time in his life. When he was eating four plates in a row, he was stopped by…
What is the “worst security district” in Tokyo’s 23 districts? Where to stay for tourism? Where to rent an apartment?
The crime rate in Japan has always been low, and it is quite famous in the world. However, if you are planning to come to Japan for tourism or study/work,…
Mobile Phone in Japan (2) What Is the Kakuyasu SIM Card in Japan?
Many people may know that there is a kind of SIM card called Kakuyasu SIM in Japan, of which the monthly fee will be relatively cheaper, and the application is…
Don’t Want to Use Cash? Mobile Payment/E-Payment That You Can Use in Japan
If there is one thing that will change the most when you live in Japan from 2019 to 2021, it is the fact that you can go out without or…
Ten Things to Be Aware of in Japanese Life
Whether you are new to Japan this year or planning a trip to Japan in the future, knowing the “things not to do in Japan”, also known as taboos, will…
What are the problems when renting an apartment in Japan?
Although Japan has not yet opened its doors to international students and those who are planning to work in Japan, I believe that many people are already prepared to move…
Japanese Convenience Store Familymart’s Fami-chicken 40% Increment? All the Bento Snacks Increased in Quantity without Any Price Increase!
We previously wrote an article about Japanese convenience store Family mart’s fried chicken nuggets: Fami-chicken (if you haven’t seen it, check out this article.) Starting August 10, Family mart has…
Facing Typhoon and Earthquake : 5 Recommended Disaster Prevention Apps in Japan
Japan is one of the countries with many natural disasters. We have been hit by typhoons, earthquakes and other natural disasters, and in 2021, a mudslide occurred in Shizuoka Prefecture.…
What is the green leaf you often see in Japanese sushi and bento?
If you have paid attention to Japanese food, you may find a very interesting thing: in sushi and Japanese bento (such as ekiben, the station bento, that you can often…
Japanese Morning Dramas, An Introduction to the Asadora
Different countries have deliciously different approaches to television. When you hear the word, ‘sitcom’ you might think of 90s television from the US, with quintessential shows like Friends and Seinfeld…
Do People Smoke in Japan?
In the past 30 years, the culture around tobacco has changed in big ways. Now that many countries recognize that second hand smoke has its own slew of health risks,…