Although Japan has not yet opened its doors to international students and those who are planning to work in Japan, I believe that many...
Japanese Baked Sweet Potato: Top 3 Yakiimo Stores in Tokyo
As the fall chill sets in, the Tokyo streets will fill with the warm sweet smell of roasting. You might be wondering, what is...
FAQ of Tokyo Women’s Only trains
Many people should have heard of the women-only compartments of the Japanese tram, because of the frequent occurrence of idiots on the Japanese tram,...
Tokyo Transportation Tips 02: Tokyo JR（Japanese Railway）
We previously introduced the different ways to get around Tokyo in Tokyo Transportation Tips 01: The Overview. In the next article in the series,...
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...
Beautiful aliases of Japanese months
Japan is a country that loves “beauty”. For the ordinary red, yellow and blue, they have such names as “akane”, “yamabuki” and “ruri”, and...
Japan Will Sop the Emergency Declaration on September 30. How Long Will It Take to Go to Japan?
According to the news, the current Prime Minister of Japan, Mr. Kan, said that in view of the current progress of the novel coronavirus...
【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...
After the epidemic must visit! 2021 Japan’s new regulation opening attractions facilities six choices
Since the outbreak of the new pneumonia epidemic in early 2020, governments of various countries have introduced measures such as travel bans, foreigner bans,...
FF14 Co-brand! A New Fried Chicken Kun: Light and Dark Crystal Flavor in Japanese Convenience Store Lawson
Final Fantasy XIV (FF14) will soon add Patch 6.0, Endwalker, the fourth major version update. The Japanese convenience store LAWSON has recently started a...
Japanese Convenience Store Familymart’s Fami-chicken 40% Increment? All the Bento Snacks Increased in Quantity without Any Price Increase!
We previously wrote an article about Japanese convenience store Family mart’s fried chicken nuggets: Fami-chicken (if you haven’t seen it, check out this article.)...
Japanese Vacation System: The Substitute Holidays
If you have read the article “National Holidays in Japan” which we updated, you should have noticed that there are always one or two...
A List of 24hr Post Offices in Japan
During your time time in Japan, there are so many reasons the post office can come in handy, but if you’re on a tight...
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 Shrine For Breakups? Cutting Ties at an Engiri Jinja in Japan
There are times in life when past relationships weigh us down. For whatever reason, we just can’t seem to move forward and grow away...
Typhoon No. 8 will land in Japan on July 27th. May the Olympic Games be rescheduled?
The sixth typhoon of the year, Typhoon Fireworks, which hit the eastern coastal cities of China, is still gaining momentum, and a new Typhoon...
Where can I get free Wifi when I travel in Japan?
Free Wi-Fi in Japan is probably no stranger to you, and you can find a lot of related tips and insights on the internet....
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...
Japan only! Starbucks Japan Launches 47 Prefectural Local Flavor Frappuccinos
It has been 25 years since the first Starbucks store opened in Ginza, Tokyo. This year, to celebrate its 25th anniversary in Japan, Starbucks...
Japanese Word：the Difference between Shoumikigen(best-before) and Shouhikigen(use by)
If you buy Japanese food, you should pay attention to the “Shoumikigen(best-before)” date or the “Shouhikigen(use by)” date marked on various Japanese foods. Let...
How much data do music apps like Spotify consume? Data saving strategies!
Music is an indispensable part of life. Many people use music distribution service apps such as Spotify and Apple Music to listen to high-quality...
What kind of snacks do Japanese people usually like to eat?
When it comes to what kind of souvenirs to bring back to Japan, it is easy to think of things like White Lovers chocolate...
Why are the Sidewalks in Japan Yellow?
You might have noticed when walking the streets in Japan, many of the sidewalks are lined with yellow pannels, some with raised lines, other...
How much DATA does TikTok consume per hour? Tips for saving data
TikTok has some of the most creative videos on the web, and while they are shorter than YouTube’s videos, the fact that TikTok is...
Tokyo Transportation Tips 01: Tokyo Transportation Overview. Never get lost in Tokyo!
Whether you have visited Tokyo or not, you will be amazed by this map of Tokyo’s transportation routes. Image source: Metropolitan Area Railroad Line...
The world’s second “Harry Potter Studio Tour” opening in Tokyo in 2023! Formerly known as Toyoshima-en Park
Next year will be the 20th anniversary of the release of the Harry Potter film series: Harry Potter: The Sorcerer’s Stone. Are you a...
Free Wi-Fi on the Shinkansen!
Those who use the Internet for work and travel a lot will want to be able to use the Internet smoothly for business contacts...
Japan’s May Carp Flag: Children’s Day? Boys’ Day? Girl’s Day? What’s the difference?
If you’ve been to Japan during Golden Week in late April/early May, you’ll have seen carp flags hanging in the streets. Most of them...
How to Check Your Data Usage on An Apple Mac Computer
These days, most of us are using far more data than we did before on a regular basis. Whether you’re teleworking, taking classes, or...
Mobile Phone in Japan(1) How to Apply for A Cell Phone Number in Japan? Can I Use My own Cell Phone in Japan?
I believe that after the Covid-19 epidemic, there are many of you who are coming to Japan to study or work. If you have...