One of the best things in life is the opportunity to get to know the world, to see something new and surprising in every...
Must Check! Shopping at Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
Shinsaibashi-suji is located at Chuo-ku ward, one of the wards of Osaka. It is famous because of the 600m roofed shopping arcade. Along the...
The 10th Tokyo Ramen Show! (Oct.25-Nov.4)
Tokyo Ramen Show 2018 will be held from October 25 to November 4 at Komazawa Park. This year will mark the 10th anniversary of...
Summer Festival at Azabu-Juban and Original Named Tenugui(Aug. 25&26)
It’s now midst of hot summer! At the end of summer, in Azabu-Juban, near Roppongi, there is a Summer Festival! It is called ‘Noryo-Matsuri’...
Pocket Wi-Fi Rental at Narita Airport
Rent a Pocket Wi-fi for Easier Travel As we wrote in the post “Pocket Wi-fi is Now an Essential Item for Travelers“, having a stable...
Shonen JUMP x Tokyo Metro Stamp Rally 2! (Until Aug.31)
Tokyo Metro is holding “Shonen JUMP x Tokyo Metro Stamp Rally 2” to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ”Shonen JUMP” magazine, until August 31,...
Basic Guide to Hot Spring “Onsen” in Japan
Japan has thousands of natural hot springs and resort towns that surround them. Going to an “onsen,” hot springs in Japanese, is part of...
Left or Right? Japanese Escalator Etiquette
If you are first time visitor to Japan, you may be surprised that Japanese people automatically stand on one side and keep the other...
Japanese Traditional Fans Exhibition and Sale
During `Japanese Traditional Fans Exhibition and Sale` at `Asa no Ha` store in Azabujuban / Roppongi, Tokyo, you can find also traditional round fans...
Taking a Taxi in Tokyo
The most convenient and economical way to travel around Tokyo would be by trains and subways. However, when you missed the last train or...
Tokyo Summer Sale Information 2018
After the rainy season, the humid Japanese summer begins. Just around the same time, summer sale starts in many department shops! Some shops start...
Pocket Wi-Fi Rental at Chubu Centrair International Airport (Nagoya)
Rent a Pocket Wi-fi for Easier Travel Renting a pocket wi-fi has become common among foreign travellers in Japan. As we wrote in the...
Japanese Traditional Fans Exhibition and Sale at Asa no Ha (Until End of Aug.)
The Tenugui (hand-dyed cotton textile) shop `Asa no Ha` at Azabu-Juban / Roppongi invites you to Summer Special event—Japanese traditional fans exhibition and sale!...
Summer Anime and Manga Events 2018!
For anyone interested in Japanese anime and manga culture, here are the top 5 anime and manga related events held every summer in Japan....
Rent a pocket Wi-fi and SIM card to Get Around Japan Easier
Preparing for your trip to Japan?! What’s on your checklist? Although we have network throughout the country, the service is only available to those...
Tokyo Ramen Street under Tokyo Station
Tokyo’s eight famous ramen restaurants all in one alley! Japanese ramen is now recognized worldwide as one-of-a-kind noodle dish. Tokyo Ramen Street is an...
Fuji Rock, Summer Sonic, and other Summer Music Festivals
Many music festivals are held in Japan during the summer. Some of you may be visiting Japan to join the festival and to enjoy...
Bus Service From and To Narita Airport and Hakuba for Skiers
Alpico Kotsu Co., Ltd is operating a direct bus service from and to Narita airport and Hakuba, Nagano, during the winter ski season. The...
Japan Rail Pass Available for Sale in Japan until March 2019 (Extended)
Japan Rail Pass is an economical pass only available for foreign tourists under the entry status of “Temporary Visitor” that allows access to the...
SKYLINER & KEISEI INFORMATION CENTER Opens in Narita T1 Station
SKYLINER & KEISEI INFORMATION CENTER has opened in Narita Airport station (Terminal 1) on December 1. SKYLINER & KEISEI INFORMATION CENTER is an information...
Typical Reasons Trains Delay in Tokyo
There are many reasons trains delay. If you have ever taken any JR trains in Tokyo, you might have seen some confusing operation status...
Ghibli Park will Open in Nagoya in 2022!!
Aichi Prefectual Government announced on April 25 that Ghibli Park by Studio Ghibliin will open in the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park in 2022!...
Cheap Eats! Restaurant/Fast-food Chains’ Monthly Discount Day
If you are going to be traveling Japan on a budget, it may be worthy to know those monthly “special day” that some restaurant/fast-food...
3 Places to See the Colorful Koinobori in Tokyo
Koinobori are carp-shaped wind socks flown outside of homes to wish children’s healthy growth on Children’s Day(May 5) in Japan. Many Children’s Day-related events...
Jump(Jump Magazines) Festa by Shueisha
The annual festival of Jump magazines at Makuhari Messe. Since 1999, Jump Festa is held on the 3rd weekend of December every year. This...
2018 The Cherry Blossom Forecast by Japan Weather Association (Mar.20)
The Sakura time has come earlier than usual this year! The latest Cherry Blossom Forecast has been published by Japan Weather Association today, March...
2018 The Cherry Blossom Forecast by Japan Weather Association (Mar.14)
The latest Cherry Blossom Forecast has been published by Japan Weather Association today. According to the forecast published today, the cherry blossoms will likely...
Pocket Wi-Fi Rental at Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Rent a Pocket Wi-fi for Easier Travel Renting a pocket wi-fi has become common among foreign travelers in Japan. As we wrote in the...
SAKE Spring 2018 in Kyoto (Apr.28 & 29)
Nozomi Inc. will hold a Japanese sake (liquor) event called “SAKE Spring 2018” on April 28th, Saturday, and 29th Sunday, in Kyoto. Over 200...
Scratch & Win Campaign at Tokyo Shopping Week Harajuku(Feb 1-28)
A shopping campaign exclusively for foreign tourists will be held in Omotesando and Harajuku area in Tokyo from February 1 to 28, 2018. During...