We have been asked similar questions many times: Can I use a Suica card to ride the Shinkansen in Japan? It’s a mystery for...
Poste Restante in Osaka: Alternate Pickup Locations after KIX Post Office Closure
Attention all travelers! Exciting news for those visiting Osaka and its vibrant city attractions like Namba, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, Tennoji, and Umeda. Starting from March...
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...
Japan Rail Pass to Increase by 70% from October 2023
On April 14, 2023, the Japan Railways Group (JR East and five other JR companies) announced on their official website that they will raise...
A Must-See for Traveling in Japan! Prepaid SIM Cards at Haneda Airport
Are you planning a trip to Japan? One of the essentials for any traveler is a reliable SIM card to stay connected on-the-go. Luckily,...
Using Suica Card in Osaka and the Kansai Area: What You Need to Know
When it comes to transportation cards in Japan, the Suica Card is a household name that everyone knows. The cute Suica penguin on the...
Must-Read for Returning Wi-Fi! Where Can You Find the Postboxes at the Airport?
If you come to Japan for travel and rent a Japanese mobile WiFi, you may encounter such a problem: you need to take an...
Guide to Accessing Haneda Airport: A Must-See for First-Time Visitors to Japan
If you’re a first-time visitor to Japan, chances are you’ll choose Tokyo or Osaka as your destination. Of the two major airports near Tokyo,...
2023 Cherry Blossom Forecast #8 (Updated March 16th!)
The cherry blossom season is one of the most beautiful seasons in Japan. Every year in spring, the day when the cherry blossoms begin...
Detailed Comparison: the Differences between Suica and ICOCA, Japan’s Transportation Cards
Suica and ICOCA are two types of contactless IC cards that are widely used throughout Japan to pay for public transportation, shopping, and vending...
Tokyo Airport Comparison Guide: the Difference between Haneda Airport and Narita Airport
Planning a trip to Tokyo and not sure which airport to fly into? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! With two major airports in...
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...
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...
2023 Hilton Strawberry Festival: Strawberry Dessert Buffet
The Hilton Tokyo offers an all-you-can-eat strawberry dessert buffet every winter to spring during the strawberry season! The sweet and juicy Japanese strawberries and...
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...
2023 Fujisan Kawaguchiko Winter Flower Festival (Weekends from January 21 to February 19)
The winter fireworks festival in the Lake Kawaguchi area of Mount Fuji will be held as usual this year. It’s a great time to...
The Red Suica Card: “Welcome Suica” for Foreigners Visiting Japan
JR East started to sell a special IC card for visitors to Japan called “Welcome Suica” on September 1, 2019. Have you used it...
Doraemon Coming Back! Let’s Go to USJ in Japan Next Year!
Next year (2023), USJ (Universal Stadios Japan) has another new action! Japan’s national animation Doraemon will return to USJ for a limited period event....
Handy Guide to Entering Japan: How to Fill in the VJW (Visit Japan Web)
Starting November 1, 2022, you can use VJW (Visit Japan Web) for express entry into Japan. All handwritten information that was previously required, such...
New Regulations for Japan Entry: MySOS to Be Replaced with VJW
Visit Japan Web (VJW) is a new online service recently launched by the Japanese government for immigration procedures such as “quarantine”, “immigration inspection” and...
Must See for Japanese Ramen Lovers! Must-eat Japanese Ramen and Ramen Etiquette
How can you come to Japan and not eat Japanese ramen? Japanese ramen is popular not only in Japan, but also in Europe and...
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...
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...
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,...
The 24th Fuji-kawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival in 2022 (October 29 to November 23, 2022)
Lake Kawaguchi, under Mount Fuji, is one of the most famous of the five lakes of Fuji. In spring, you can enjoy cherry blossoms,...
Japan will Open to Foreign Visitors.Travel to Japan!
According to media reports, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced in a speech in New York City on October 22, 2022 (Japan time 23th)...
2022 Japanese Foliage Season: Where to See Maples in Autumn?
It’s already September and soon it will be the annual Japanese foliage season! Have you planned a foliage viewing route? I heard that the...
Enjoy Cashless Shopping in Japan with PayPay!
In Japan, in addition to traditional cash and credit card payments, there are more and more mobile payment methods, such as linepay, paypay, and...
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...
Autumn’s Long Holiday in Japan : the Silver Week
In Japan, it is easy to get more than 5 days of consecutive holidays in May every year because the holidays of Showa Day...