Suica Guide 2024: How to Buy a Suica Card in Japan
Learn how to buy and use a Suica card in Japan for convenient access to trains and buses. Simplify your travel experience with our 2024 Suica guide.
How to Fill in the Visit Japan Web (VJW) : Handy Guide to Entering Japan:
You can use Visit Japan Web, for express entry into Japan. All information that was previously required can be filled out in advance through Visit Japan Web, reducing the time…
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.
2024 Japanese Foliage Season: Where to See Maples in Autumn?
Discover the best spots and timing for Japan’s 2024 autumn foliage season, featuring top destinations like Kyoto, Tokyo, and Hokkaido for stunning maple views.
[Update in October]2024 Japan Autumn Leaves Forecast
Discover the best viewing times for Japan Autumn Leaves for 2024. Get insights on peak dates and tree varieties to plan your perfect trip.
A Must-See for Traveling in Japan! Prepaid SIM Cards in Haneda Airport
Planning a trip to Japan? Get your prepaid SIM card at Haneda Airport for reliable connectivity. Reserve online for better deals and ensure availability.
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.
Autumn-leaf Viewing After Dark in Tokyo
Autumn-leaf viewing is a popular autumn activity in Japan but not everyone knows that it can be enjoyed even at night. Some parks and gardens illuminate the trees after dark…
Kumamoto IC Card Phase-out: Suica and ICOCA No Longer Acceptable by 2026
Starting April 2026, Kumamoto will phase out Suica and ICOCA IC card payments for transportation. Discover why and the alternative payment methods available.
Mount Fuji knowledge: Tell you some little secrets about Mt. Fuji
When Japan comes to mind, Mount Fuji is undoubtedly one of the first images that springs to memory. But how much do you really know about this iconic landmark? You…
[2024] Sumida River Fireworks Festival in Tokyo
The Sumida River Fireworks Festival, known as “隅田川花火大会” (Sumida gawa Hanabi taikai/Sumida River Fireworks Festival) in Japanese, is an annual fireworks extravaganza held along the Sumida River in Tokyo, specifically…
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…
[2024 New] Tokyo SKYTREE: Explore Tokyo’s Landmark
The Tokyo Skytree is a landmark building in Tokyo that attracts a large number of tourists every day. Standing at a towering height of 634 meters, it held the Guinness…
Japanese Train Etiquettes: 10 Tips for Riding Trains in Japan
When you travel in Japan, taking the train is a very common mode of transportation. While Japan’s train system is incredibly convenient and efficient, there are specific tarin etiquettes and…
Tokyo Transportation Tips 01: Tokyo Transportation Overview. Never get lost in Tokyo!
Whether you have visited Tokyo or not, you will be amazed by this map of Tokyo’s transportation routes. Don’t worry! We’re going to give you an in-depth explanation of Tokyo’s…
2024 Sakura: Japan Cherry Blossom Forecast #9 (Updated March 21st!)
The cherry blossom season is one of the most beautiful seasons in Japan. Every year in spring, the day when the cherry blossoms begin to bloom is eagerly anticipated. As…
Tokyo Disneyland: New Free Priority Pass vs. Fast Pass – What’s the Difference?
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Tokyo Disneyland Resort will unveil a brand-new expedited entry system called the “Tokyo Disneyland Resort 40th Anniversary Priority Pass” during the summer of 2023.…
Fukuoka Subway: Maximum Daily Fare of 640 Yen with Credit Card Touch Payment!
To welcome the World Swimming Championships, Fukuoka City introduced a new service. If your credit card supports touch payment, you can use it for riding the subway. When using a…
Eizan Train and the Red Leaf Tunnel: Enjoy the Red Leaf from inside the Train!
Have you been to see the autumn leaves in Japan this year? In Japan, the most recommended places to see the leaves are Takao Mountain in Tokyo, Rokugien Garden, and…
Booking Starts for the 2024 Shirakawa-go Gassho Village Illumination: Another Year of Lottery System
Shirakawa-go, located in the central Honshu region of Japan, is a picturesque mountain village renowned for its unique traditional architecture and scenery. The winter landscape of Shirakawa-go is particularly stunning,…
The 25th Fuji-kawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival in 2023 (October 28 to November 23, 2023)
Lake Kawaguchi, nestled beneath the iconic Mount Fuji, is renowned among the Fuji Five Lakes. In spring, cherry blossoms paint the landscape, while lavender graces the summer. Winter invites you…
Ueno Zoo Opens Lottery for the Return of Giant Panda Xiang Xiang to China from January 6
In 2011, Japan borrowed two giant pandas from China, Ri Ri (リーリー♂) and Shin Shin (シンシン♀), and in 2017, Ri Ri and Shin Shin had their first daughter, named Xiang…
Japan Ghibli Park Opening in November! New Concept Drawings and Interior Scenes Released!
Do you like Ghibli? Have you ever wandered into the animation produced by Studio Ghibli? Have you ever been to the Mitaka-no-mori Ghibli Museum in Mitaka City, Tokyo? From November…
Japan’s New Go toTravel: National Travel Support（ZenkokuRyokoShien）Begins October 11, 2022
Japan was open to foreign visitors on October 11, 2022, and the negative certificate before departure will be waived if you have proof of three vaccinations. From now on, free…
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…
Japan tops in 2021 global travel and tourism index
Japan jumped to the first place in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Ranking 2021, released on May 24. Although Japan is in the midst of a…
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…
Hokkaido FAQ! Little details you didn’t know about Hokkaido
According to the results of the 2021 Domestic Prefectural Attractiveness Survey, Hokkaido has been in first place for 13 consecutive years. Of all the regions and attractions in Japan, Tokyo…
Japan Tops the List of Countries I Want to Visit After COVID-19! What Is the Biggest Attraction?
The Japan Policy Investment Bank and the Japan Transportation Agency conducted a survey of 6,139 residents of eight Asian countries and regions, four countries in Europe, the United States and…
A Shrine For Breakups? Cutting Ties at an Engiri Jinja in Japan
There are times in life when past relationships weigh us down. For whatever reason, we just can’t seem to move forward and grow away from the people we need to.…