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...
Cannot Say Arigato in Japan When You Want to Thank Someone?
Even if you have never studied Japanese, many people know that the Japanese word for thank you is arigato. When you come to Japan...
the Japanese Word “Oomisoka”. What Do People Do with the End of the Year in Japan?
If you’ve been following the news from Japan, you should have seen the term “大晦日(Oomisoka)” a lot lately. What exactly does it mean? Is...
Japanese New Year: the Traditional Japanese Culture That You Never Know
The year 2021 will soon be over. As we enter December, Japanese people are getting busy. One of the most commonly heard words in...
How to Connect Your iPhone to A TV to Show Your iPhone Screen on the Big Screen?
I’m sure some of you have installed video apps such as YouTube and Netflix and usually watch videos on your iPhone. However, don’t you...
Be Careful to Say Happy New Year in Japan?!
The year 2021 is coming to an end and Japan has recently been filled with the atmosphere of the end of the year. What...
Eizan Train and the Red Leaf Tunnel: Enjoy the Red Leaf from inside the Train!
Have you been to see the autumn leaves in Japan this year? In Japan, the most recommended places to see the leaves are Takao...
Japan Will Ban Foreigners From All Over the World From Entering Japan From 00:00 on November 30
Dec. 01 Update The Japanese government announced today that foreigners from countries where a new strain of COVID-19, Omicron, has been discovered will not...
Foreign Students Entering Japan! Tell You about the Procedures after Your Arrival
Required procedures after entering the country Residence card When you arrive in Japan, you will undergo an immigration inspection before you collect your luggage....
Don’t Want to Use Cash? Mobile Payment/E-Payment That You Can Use in Japan
If there is one thing that will change the most when you live in Japan from 2019 to 2021, it is the fact that...
New Regulations for Foreigners Entering Japan: COE for Foreign Students and Technical Interns
On November 8, 2021, Japan will finally open the entry of long-term residents, including new students, and short-term residents, including technical trainees. I believe...
Japan has finally opened its doors to business people and international students! The earliest implementation date is November 8
Waiting for a long time, Japan is finally going to open the entry of business people and international students. Recently, the Japanese government has...
Ten Things to Be Aware of in Japanese Life
Whether you are new to Japan this year or planning a trip to Japan in the future, knowing the “things not to do in...
What are the problems when renting an apartment in Japan?
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....