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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…
Telework Series: Making a Home Office in a Tokyo One-Room Apartment
For those of us who have been Work From Home for a good while, you know all too well how easy it is for the line between home and work…
Pocket WiFi for Remote Work in Japan, CDJapan Rental Special Rates
Many of you are aware that GetAround Japan is sponsored by its parent company, CDJapan Rental. CDJapan Rental supports tourists, business persons and residents in Japan by offering affordable Pocket…
Travel (Online!) To Hitachi, Japan With Endless Fields of Blue Flowers
With the current pandemic keeping us inside, it’s not just a matter of not being able to travel abroad. Many of us are feeling a extremely down with the lack…
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…
Get Ready for Valentines! 6 Places to Buy Valentines Chocolate in Tokyo
Who doesn’ t love good chocolate? And we’ve arrived at Valentines, the perfect chance to buy something sweet for yourself or share with others. Even if there isn’t a someone…
The Access Narita: a LCC highway bus service to and from Narita Airport
Bus services to and from Narita Airport are becoming popular among locals and foreign tourists with the emergence of the budget bus services. The Access Narita departs and arrives at…
My Mizu: An App for Finding Public Drinking Water
Japan is one of the largest consumers of plastic in the world, coming in second only behind the United States, which mind you, has 200.2 million higher a population (Statistics…
The New Generation of Data: eSIMs for Travel in Japan
A totally digital SIM?! Is that even possible? That’s right, with the advent of eSIMs, getting your phone connected to a data network abroad might be easier than ever before,…
Picking up Your Pocket WiFi Rental at Narita Airport Post Office
Get Around Japan Reader Exclusive Offer! Use the following coupon code at CDJapan Rental and receive 6% off all items! COUPON CODE: GETAJ If you were to say your trip…
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,…
Veganism is a Japanese Tradition Too! Shoujin Ryouri
A promise to make no use of animal products as a rejection of causing harm to other living things. Well, that’s how many people would describe veganism, right? When people…
Three Underrated Spring Destinations in Japan
Spring is in the air! Most literally. For those who have seasonal allergies, you might be all too familiar with Japan’s infamous hayfever (known as kafunsho 花粉症 ), which leaves…
Artist Feature: Yuni Yoshida, Photographer and Designer At Marunouchi House until May 19th!
Japan’s art scene is known for having close ties with the design world. Several fine art photographers can also be found working alongside top models and high fashion brands. Consider…
The Best Pocket WiFi Rental in Japan 2019
Get Around Japan Reader Exclusive Offer! Use the following coupon code at CDJapan Rental and receive 6% off all items! COUPON CODE: GETAJ More than ever before, Japan is welcoming…
How to Enjoy Valentine’s Day in Japan if You’re Single
So anywhere that Valentine’s Day is celebrated, it can be a little disheartening to see everyone paired off and snuggling up to celebrate the day if you’re single. But Valentine’s…
Resident Evil 2 Cafe Collaboration in Akihabara through February 2019
The wildly popular game, Resident Evil 2 is coming alive in cafe form! Capcom has done these collaborations before, but this time, to commemorate its sale release, the game (known…
Valentines at Starbucks Japan! Custom-Mania Your Drink With These Fun Options
For January and February, Starbucks Japan is trying something new with its seasonal specials. It’s newest promotion, Custom-Mania allows you to choose from three options to tweak an already decadent…
6 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Travel Footprint in Japan
For those trying to think about the effect of their lifestyle on the environment, traveling responsibly can be difficult, especially if you don’t speak the language or know the culture…
Ichigo Daifuku! Strawberry Season in Japan Brings this Classic Mochi Dessert
Beginning with Christmas Cake in December, winter is the ultimate strawberry season in Japan. Before Valentine’s Day rolls around, supermarkets will be filled with variations of the fruit grown that…
The Secret Behind The Cherry Blossom: Blooms and Berries
In the fall every year, the sakura tree forms its little green buds, which recede into brown in the winter before emerging again in their full pink glory in the…
How to Budget Your Trip to Japan
Some people get big thrills from budgeting, for others not so much. But whether you enjoy it or not, planning out your budget before you come to Japan is essential!…
5 Money Saving Tips that Locals Love in Japan
At the onset of a vacation, it might be fun to indulge at fancy restaurants and on little shopping splurges. But after a few days, when the sparkle starts to…
2019: The Year of the Pig in Japan
It’s 2019! Happy New Year! First, we’d like to say thank you to all our followers who have read our articles throughout 2018, and second, we’d like to say welcome…
Tokyo Tomari: Sawanoya Ryokan, a Taste of Old Tokyo
The neighborhoods that still retain the feeling of old Tokyo are ever dwindling. Many buildings were destroyed during WWII, and commercial development is little by little absorbing these areas in…
Travel Smart: Benefits of Renting a Pocket WiFi in Japan
Now that you’ve started tackling the logistics of your plan for Japan, when searching for WiFi Rentals and SIM Card options, you’ve probably come across a little gadget called Pocket…
Starbucks Limited Edition Christmas Tree Frappuccino! Pistachio Cream and Raspberry Sauce
And the holiday madness continues with yet another seasonal creation debuting at Starbucks. Made available for sale from December 5th, the Pistachio Christmas Tree Hot Drink and Frappuccino offer a…
The Ultimate Guide to the Japan Rail Pass: From Plan to Purchase
No doubt, while on vacation in Japan, transportation can be one of the largest (and perhaps unexpectedly expensive) expenses. Train systems across the country are incredibly convenient, and all that…
Starbucks Winter Wonderland: White Chocolate Snow Frappuccino
Starbucks is rolling out the specialty drinks like clockwork this holiday season. Recently, the Get Around staff went out to try the current seasonal special, the White Chocolate Snow Frappuccino.…
Book Lovers 1 Day Tokyo Itinerary
For some people, clubbing or going out might be the highlight of a vacation, but hey, introverts love to travel too! There are a million ways to enjoy being in…