And it’s out! While some early bird individual agencies have put out their predictions for when the cherry blossoms will bloom this year, on...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Science 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Tokyo Illuminations 2018-2019: Top 5 Lightups for the Winter Season
Not exactly Christmas decorations, not quite a light show, the end of each year means Illumination season in Japan. In popular neighborhoods, parks and...
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...
SOFTBANK Nationwide Network Failure, Millions of Users Affected Across Japan
A notice to all Softbank users: From 1:39PM on December 6th, the network for Softbank users across Japan, concentrated in the Kanto and Kansai...
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...
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...
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...
Quick Tips for Train Manners in Japan
You’ve likely seen pictures of video or the trains in Tokyo stuffed past capacity, office workers nearly spilling out of the doors during the...
A Guide to Karaoke in Japan featuring the Most Popular Chains
When you think of karaoke, maybe you picture a single spotlight on a stage, groups of friends gathered on barstools trying to convince some...
National Holidays in Japan 2019 and Travel Tips for the 10 Day Golden Week
How many of us have had this happen. You get into your destination city, and your first day out, you’re ready to make your...
Movie Theater Guide and Discount Days in the Shinjuku Shibuya Area
Sure, you could stay home and stream movies on your computer, but there’s still nothing quite like cozying up in the seat of a...
Tokyo Tomari: Introducing Wise Owl Hostels Shibuya
Making its appearance as the first spotlight tomari in our new article series, we’re happy to introduce a new generation hostel, Wise Owl...
Navigate Japan Offline With These 3 Apps!
The hotels are booked, your itinerary is set, and you’re excited to head to Japan for some much needed exploration. If you happen to...
Best 3 English Booking Sites for Ryokans, the Traditional Japanese Inn
Now that we’ve moved past a wave of late summer typhoons, fall is finally in the air! With the cooler weather and fall foliage...
New Fairy tale Flavors from Haagen Dazs, Japan Limited!
Haagen Dazs is stepping into the world of fantasy. On October 2nd, the newest limited edition flavors were released in Japan, based on two...
Air BnB Policy Changes in Japan And Where to Book Alternatives
In 2013, AirBnb made its launch in Japan and quickly became a go to site for booking from abroad. With options ranging from homestays...
Tell Us What You Want to Know! Reader Questionnaire
At Get Around Japan, we are invested in creating quality content based on the needs of our readers. We’re pumping up our content efforts...
Regional Specialties: Fukuoka’s Top 3 Ramen Spots
During your stay in Japan, if you find yourself in the southern island of Kyushu, stopping into the city of Fukuoka. Fukuoka, found in the...
A Brief Introduction to Aogashima – A Tiny Island of Tokyo
One of the best things in life is the opportunity to get to know the world, to see something new and surprising in every...