Since 1977, International Museum Day is organised worldwide around May 18. This year in Japan, around 280 museums and galleries are holding events, guided...
New BEAMS JAPAN and BEAMS F SHINJUKU Stores Opened!
A clothing retailer BEAMS sells various selected fashion items of domestic and international brands, as well as their original brands. On April 28, 2016,...
“0000Japan” Free Wi-Fi in Case of Disaster
It is worthy to remember the WiFi access point name “00000JAPAN”. This is the ID of emergency free wi-fi that will be available free...
Experience the World of Gudetama at “Gudetama Gudegude Tour” (Apr. 28-May 8)
An event of the popular Sanrio character Gudetama (which can be translated to the “lazy egg”) will be held at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro,...
Hiroyuki Asada 30th Anniversary Exhibition at space caiman (Until Apr. 25)
To celebrate the completion of the comic series “Tegami Bachi” and the 30th Anniversary of the author’s career as an artist, “Hiroyuki Asada 30th...
“The Exhibition of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon” in Roppongi Hills (Apr.16-Jun.19)
“The Exhibition of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon” will be held at Sky Gallery located in Tokyo City View, the observation deck in Roppongi Hills,...
Prepaid Voice and Data SIM Cards Sold in NARITA Airport
Most of the prepaid SIM cards sold in Japan are for data only. They do not come with a phone number. Summary – Note...
24H Currency Exchange Machine Installed in Family Mart Convenience Stores in the Metropolitan Area
Starting February 1, currency exchange machines will be installed in Family Mart convenience stores in the Metropolitan area. Today, the machine has been placed...
Japan Duty Free GINZA, an Airport-style Duty-free Shop Opens in Ginza
The first airport-style duty-free shop in honshu (the main island) has opened on January 27, in Ginza, Tokyo, on the 8F of Ginza Mitsukoshi...
Anime and Manga Related Museums and Theme Parks
Anime (Japanese animation) and Manga (Japanese comic books) have become great parts of Japanese culture that are highly valued in the world. For many...
AnimeJapan 2016 (Mar.25-27)
The world’s biggest event of anime, AnimeJapan will be held for the third time this year from March 25, Friday to 27, Sunday at...
Free Wi-Fi at Lawson Convenience Stores
Lawson convenience stores have free wi-fi that allows wi-fi enabled devices to connect to the internet without using an app. To use the wi-fi,...
500 TYPE EVA Cafe and 500 TYPE EVA SHOP to be Open in Hakata Station (Nov.7)
On November 7th, on the day Evangelion Shinkansen “500 TYPE EVA” starts its operation, 500 TYPE EVA Cafe and 500 TYPE EVA SHOP will...
MUJI’s Tax-Free Shop Increased to 54 Locations!
Starting October 5th, 2015, MUJI is increasing tax-free shops throughout Japan. Now tax-free shopping is available for foreign customers at 54 locations. New Tax-free...
Samurai Museum Opens in Kabukicho Shinjuku
Tonboya Co., Ltd. has launched a museum Samurai Museum in Kabukicho Shinjuku, Tokyo on September 20th. In the museum, real armor, swords, and other...
“Tokyu One-Day Open Ticket” by Tokyu Corporation
“Tokyu One-Day Open Ticket” that allows unlimited rides on Tokyu lines will be available from September 1, 2015. Tokyu’s main line, Tōyoko line connects...
Evangelion Shinkansen “500 TYPE EVA” to be Running From the Fall!!
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Sanyo Shinkansen and the 20th anniversary of Evangelion TV anime series, JR West will be starting “Shinkansen: Evangelion...
JR East Kamakura-Enoshima Pass
Kamakura-Enoshima area is where visitors can enjoy both traditional Japan and the nature. There are historical places such as the Great Buddha statue (the...
Summer Sunflower Fields in Japan!
Seeing various seasonal flowers is a joy of being in a country with four seasons. Flower viewing in Japan is a popular activity among...
Find the Prepaid SIM Card That Fits Your Needs!
Foreign visitors to Japan have been increasing and many of them have complained that they were unable to find enough free wi-fi spots in...
World Cosplay Summit 2015 to be held in Nagoya (July 25 – Aug 2)
The world’s largest international cosplay event, World Cosplay Summit organized by World Cosplay Summit Executive Committee, will be held for the 13th time from...
Convenient Services at “The World’s Best Regional Airport 2015”, Chubu Centrair International Airport, Nagoya
Located in Aichi prefecture, Chubu Centrair International Airport is known as the best regional airport in the world. This airport has been awarded the...
Easy Tax-free Shopping at LUMINE Shopping Center
LUMINE, the popular shopping center has fixed new tax refund counters in five locations in Tokyo and Yokohama to offer easier shopping experience for...
The Closest Outlet Mall to Narita International Airport, Shisui Premium Outlets Expansion has Opened!
The closest outlet mall from Narita International Airport, Shisui Premium Outlets expansion has opened on April 17th. The mall is accessible from Narita Airport...
The Snow Wall Walk in Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route!
The Snow Wall is now open for visitors One of the most popular tourist sites (especially among Asian tourists), the Snow Wall on Tateyama...
Kobe Anime Street, a New Otaku Town Opened!
Now there’s a new town in Kobe that otakus may want to check out! A street featuring 8 shops promoting “otaku culture” named Kobe...
Tax-free Shopping at Convenience Stores!
In addition to Seven Eleven convenience stores in Asakusa and Seiin (Kyoto), Family Mart convenience store has also started offering tax free shopping for...
JR-EAST Train Info (JR East)
An official app from JR-EAST in English is released. Another handy app related to train information has been released from JR East on March...
Plan your itinerary with Hyperdia! Free train timetable and route search engine.
All cities in Japan are connected by efficient train network. By making use of the convenient train systems, you can travel Japan from north...
Going to be in Japan in Spring? Plan Your Hanami Date and Place.
Viewing the cherry blossoms (sakura) in full bloom is one of the main attractions for the visitors to Japan in spring. Groves of cherry...