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…
Important Things to Know After Purchasing Your eSIM for Japan
Learn the key tips for setting up and using your eSIM in Japan, avoiding common mistakes, and choosing the best plan for uninterrupted connectivity.
Top Fujikawaguchiko Souvenir from Lake Kawaguchi
A list of five must-have souvenirs that capture the essence of Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji. Each Fujikawaguchiko Souvenir is visually captivating.
Top Japanese Souvenirs: 2024 JR East Omiyage Grand Prix Picks
Explore the best Japanese souvenirs from the 2024 JR East Omiyage Grand Prix, featuring top picks from Tokyo and beyond.
Exploring Osaka: Top Attractions and Travel Guide
Discover Osaka 's top attractions, travel tips, and cultural highlights. Plan your perfect trip to this vibrant city in Japan.
Ikebukuro: A Brief Guide to the Town
While Akihabara is known as a town for male otaku, Ikebukuro is recently talked about as a town for a type of female called “fujoshi.” Fujoshi is many times referred…
Tax-free Shopping at the World’s Largest Sanrio Flagship Store in Ginza
Shop Renewed! Sanrio World GINZA, which is the world’s largest Sanrio flagship shop in Tokyo, celebrated its renewal opening on November 22, 2014. Located in Nishi Ginza Department Store just…
Valentine’s Day in Japan Means Chocolate Day!
Valentine’s Day in Japan is a day when women give gifts to men. Typically the gifts are chocolates. In February before the Valentine’s Day in Japan, you will find all…
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,…
Tokyo Akasaka is Transformed into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Opening of Harry Potter Café and Theme Shop
The stage play “Harry Potter and The Cursed Child” based on the original story by Jack Thorne, J.K. Rowling and John Difney will come to Asia in July 2022 and…
Visiting Hokkaido in winter: Recommended attractions in Sapporo and Otaru (1)
Where can I go in Japan in winter? Of course, Hokkaido to see the snow! If you’re tired of Niseko and don’t want to go to the mountains of Doto…
What kind of snacks do Japanese people usually like to eat?
When it comes to what kind of souvenirs to bring back to Japan, it is easy to think of things like White Lovers chocolate biscuits, Tokyo Banana Banana Cake, Strawberry…
Tenki no Ko: Weathering With You is the New Hit From Director of ‘Your Name’
Debuting in 2016, Kimi no Na Wa (given the English title, Your Name) not only became the film of dreams for teens in Japan, it proved to be a hit…
Must Check! Shopping at Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
Shinsaibashi-suji is located at Chuo-ku ward, one of the wards of Osaka. It is famous because of the 600m roofed shopping arcade. Along the street, there is a variety of…
Japanese Traditional Fans Exhibition and Sale
During `Japanese Traditional Fans Exhibition and Sale` at `Asa no Ha` store in Azabujuban / Roppongi, Tokyo, you can find also traditional round fans (in Japanese `Uchiwa`) made by craftspeople…
Buy a Unique Little Souvenir Using Your Leftover Coins -Gacha in Airports-
Many visitors who are about to finish their trip in Japan may find some left over Yen coins in their pockets. Usually, these coins cannot be exchanged for local currency…
Top 9 Biggest Book Stores in Tokyo
There are many book stores in Tokyo that have a large collection of books in foreign languages. In this post, we will introduce the top 9 biggest book stores in…
Rental Showcase Shops in Tokyo
A “rental showcase” is a small showcase which anyone can rent to exhibit and sell their items including those that are self-made. The rental showcase shops have dozens of those…
New BEAMS JAPAN and BEAMS F SHINJUKU Stores Opened!
A clothing retailer BEAMS sells various selected fashion items of domestic and international brands, as well as their original brands. On April 28, 2016, BEAMS opened a new shop named…
24H Currency Exchange Machine Installed in Family Mart Convenience Stores in the Metropolitan Area
Starting February 1, currency exchange machines will be installed in Family Mart convenience stores in the Metropolitan area. Today, the machine has been placed in 4 locations in Asakusa, Shinjuku,…
Japan Duty Free GINZA, an Airport-style Duty-free Shop Opens in Ginza
The first airport-style duty-free shop in honshu (the main island) has opened on January 27, in Ginza, Tokyo, on the 8F of Ginza Mitsukoshi department store. The difference of Japan…
MUJI’s Tax-Free Shop Increased to 54 Locations!
Starting October 5th, 2015, MUJI is increasing tax-free shops throughout Japan. Now tax-free shopping is available for foreign customers at 54 locations. New Tax-free Shops Atre Meguro, LUMINE Ikebukuro, Kichijoji…
Easy Tax-free Shopping at LUMINE Shopping Center
LUMINE, the popular shopping center has fixed new tax refund counters in five locations in Tokyo and Yokohama to offer easier shopping experience for their increasing foreign customers. The tax…
The Closest Outlet Mall to Narita International Airport, Shisui Premium Outlets Expansion has Opened!
The closest outlet mall from Narita International Airport, Shisui Premium Outlets expansion has opened on April 17th. The mall is accessible from Narita Airport by car in about 10 min…
Tax-free Shopping at Convenience Stores!
In addition to Seven Eleven convenience stores in Asakusa and Seiin (Kyoto), Family Mart convenience store has also started offering tax free shopping for foreign visitors on March 23rd in…
Experience the world of Gundam at Gundam Front Tokyo
You might have seen some photos of a huge Gundam statue taken in Tokyo. That “real-sized” Gundam statue is in front of Diver City shopping mall in Odaiba, where the…
Depachika, the Underground Food Paradise!
Lively food market on the basement floor of departments stores The department-store basement is called “depachika” in Japan. “Depachika” is a word combining “depato,” meaning a department store, and “chika,”…
Nakano: A Brief Guide to the Town
People call Nakano in Tokyo as “the town of subculture” in Japan. In recent years, more and more foreign tourists visit Nakano hunting for items related manga, anime, and games.…
Vinyl Record Shopping in Shibuya
Vinyl records are getting popular again in Japan. If you like vinyls, we recommend you check the second hand records in Japan. Many say the second hand records in Japan…
“Antenna Shops” in Tokyo: Buy Regional Products from All Parts of Japan
Nearly 30 prefectures have their own shops in Ginza/Yurakucho area in Tokyo selling their local products and specialties. These shops are called “antenna shops.” Local governments and organizations aim to…