Japan Travel Guide: Prepaid SIM Card Comparison and Recommendations
Planning a trip to Japan and wondering how to stay connected? Prepaid SIM cards are a convenient way to access mobile data and keep in touch while exploring this captivating…
How to Receive Your Mail at an Airbnb Apartment Address
The number of visitors staying at Airbnb and other vacation rentals in Japan increased dramatically in the past few years. This post is about how to receive mail at an…
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,…
JR West Passes for Japan Traveling to Experience Price Increase Starting October 2023
JR East Japan’s six railway passes experienced a comprehensive price increase in October 2023, with a maximum surge of up to 10,000 Japanese Yen. JR West Japan has also announced…
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Surge of Up to 10,000 Yen! Starting October 2023, JR East All-Area Passes Experience Price Increase
Following the JR PASS price increase announced by JR companies in April 2023, all six JR East railway passes also see a fare hike in October 2023, with the maximum…
[Traditional Japanese Costume]What’s the Difference between Japanese Kimono and Yukata?
What do people typically associate with Japan? For some, it’s the world of anime and manga. Others envision the vibrant streets of Shinjuku and Shibuya. And then there are those…
Top 10 Inconveniences Faced by Foreign Travelers in Japan
As a popular tourist destination, Japan welcomes millions of foreign visitors every year. When you travel to Japan, do you feel at home or do you experience certain inconveniences? A…
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…
JR-WEST RAIL PASS: Kansai Area Rail Pass
Are you planning a free trip to Japan recently? If you travel a lot on the JR railroad, a JR Pass can help you reduce the cost of transportation. If…
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…
Japan 2023 National Holidays And Travel Tips When Travel in Japan
Before or after you plan your travel to Japan, it’s worthwhile to check if there are any public holidays during your stay in Japan, not only because some museums, shops…
Unlimited Ride on Shinkansen and Express Train in October 2022 with “JR East Pass”!
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of JR East, JR East will be selling a limited-edition pass, “JR East Pass,” in October 2022. Recently, details of this pass have been released.…
What to eat in Hokkaido? Six choices of Hokkaido food!
Hokkaido is known as a gourmet’s paradise. This land, covered with snow for much of the year, is known for its richness of produce. In Japan, Hokkaido is very suitable…
No Need for PCR Test to Enter Japan! No Negative Certificate Required from September 7
According to a speech by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at a press conference today (August 24, 2022), from September 7, a negative PCR certificate 72 hours prior to entry into…
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…
The 2022 Japan Kanto-Kansai Summer Fireworks Festival!
It’s summertime again, and with the opening of Japan to foreign tourist groups, the summer fireworks festivals in the Kanto and Kansai regions are being held as usual this year!…
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,…
Ranking the Japanese Prefectures You Want to Visit after COVID-19! Do YouThink the Same as Japanese People?
It has been two weeks since June 10, when Japan officially opened its doors to foreign group tourists, and many tourists have come back to Japan in these two weeks.…
celebrating 150th anniversary: JR East offering unlimited rides on Shinkansen and limited express trains for 3 days
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the railroad, JR East is offering the JR EAST PASS, which allows unlimited rides on Shinkansen and limited express trains for…
Nine-and-three-quarter platforms in Tokyo? Seibu Ikebukuro & Toyoshima-en stations will be transformed into Harry Potter-themed stations
It is expected that in 2023, the world’s second Harry Potter Studios(Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter) will be opened in Tokyo, Japan, the former…
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…
National Holidays in Japan 2022 And Travel Tips When Travel in Japan
Before or after you plan your travel to Japan, it’s worthwhile to check if there are any public holidays during your stay in Japan, not only because some museums, shops…
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…
Cannot Say Arigato in Japan When You Want to Thank Someone?
Even if you have never studied Japanese, many people know that the Japanese word for thank you is arigato. When you come to Japan to travel or live in Japan…
【Tips】What are the representative colors of Tokyo Metro?
If you take the subway in Tokyo, you will definitely find a sign that reads： This is a photo taken at Ueno Station in Tokyo. The orange circle wrapped around…
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.…
Japanese Culture: What Should I Pay Attention to in Hatsumode?
Happy New Year! New Year’s Day is celebrated on January 1 in Japan, and usually between the end of December and the beginning of January, the entire country takes a…
JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020 on Sale! Available on non-Japanese passport
The “JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020”, a rail pass originally planned to be on sale exclusively for the Tokyo Olympics from July to September 2020, was postponed at the…