How to Check Your Suica Card Balance at Ticket Gates
Many Suica and Pasmo users have experienced the inconvenience of being unable to pass through an automatic ticket gate due to insufficient balance or an expired commuter pass. To prevent…
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…
How to Check if your Android Phone Works with SIM Cards in Japan
Not all SIM-free, unlocked android devices work with SIM cards sold in Japan. It will be disappointing if you buy a SIM card and it doesn’t work. In this post,…
How to Check if your iPhone Works with SIM Cards in Japan
Not all SIM-free, unlocked iPhones work with SIM cards sold in Japan. It will be very disappointing if you buy a SIM card and it doesn’t work with your iPhone.…