Are you planning a free trip to Japan recently? If you travel a lot on the JR railroad, a JR Pass can help you...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Go Directly to Tokyo Disney Land from Narita Airport, “Narita Air&Bus!”
“Narita Air&Bus!” routes connect Narita Airport and major tourist destinations directly by bus. These routes were introduced in the summer of 2015 to make it...
The Cheapest Way to Travel Around Kyoto
Unlike in Tokyo where trains are the primary means of transportation, everyone in Kyoto uses buses a lot more than trains. The reason is...
Kamogawa Delta in Kyoto
Kamogawa Delta(Kamo River Delta) is a delta in Kamo River(鴨川). It is also known as the start of Kamo River, which is known as...
“ONE PIECE FILM GOLD” with English and Chinese Subtitles in Theaters! (Jul.23-Aug.5)
“YOKOSO! EIGAKAN!” is a movie screening project for overseas visitors and non-Japanese-spaking people living in Japan organized by a theater chain T-JOY Co., Ltd....
Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2015 (Sep 19 & 20)
Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair known as Kyo-mafu（KYOMAF=KYOTO INTERNATIONAL MANGA ANIME FAIR）organized by Planning Committee for Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair, The City of...
New JR Tourist Passes for Travel to the World Heritage Sites, Shirakawago and Kumano Kodo
JR-Central and JR-West will be issuing two new passes for foreign visitors: “Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass” and “Ise-Kumano Area Tourist Pass”. The pass needs...
Halal and Muslim-Friendly Restaurants
Essential information for Muslim tourists to Japan The number of Muslim visitors to Japan is growing year by year. The most difficult part of...
Crazy for matcha?!
Take a break at a wa cafe with matcha drinks and sweets. In recent years, matcha (green tea) flavor has become more popular than...