Valentine’s Day in Japan is a day when women give gifts to men. Typically the gifts are chocolates. In February before the Valentine’s Day...
Enjoy Cashless Shopping in Japan with PayPay!
In Japan, in addition to traditional cash and credit card payments, there are more and more mobile payment methods, such as linepay, paypay, and...
For Foreigners – Getting a Credit Card in Japan
Credit cards issued in Japan are necessary for foreign nationals to live in Japan. Although it is possible to make purchases with a credit...
Tokyo Akasaka is Transformed into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Opening of Harry Potter Café and Theme Shop
The stage play “Harry Potter and The Cursed Child” based on the original story by Jack Thorne, J.K. Rowling and John Difney will come...
Coming to the Osaka-Kansai Expo in 2025? Then Enjoy Osaka on the Way!
Osaka is located in the Kansai region of Japan, and with a population of over 8 million, is the center of the Western Japan...
Visiting Hokkaido in winter: Recommended attractions in Sapporo and Otaru (1)
Where can I go in Japan in winter? Of course, Hokkaido to see the snow! If you’re tired of Niseko and don’t want to...
A must-have souvenir when visiting Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi: Mt. Fuji-shaped Bread
The Fujisan Kawaguchiko Winter Fireworks Festival, which was postponed or suspended due to the COVID-19 epidemic, will finally be held in 2022 as scheduled....
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...
Tenki no Ko: Weathering With You is the New Hit From Director of ‘Your Name’
Debuting in 2016, Kimi no Na Wa (given the English title, Your Name) not only became the film of dreams for teens in Japan, it proved to...
Must Check! Shopping at Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
Shinsaibashi-suji is located at Chuo-ku ward, one of the wards of Osaka. It is famous because of the 600m roofed shopping arcade. Along the...
Japanese Traditional Fans Exhibition and Sale
During `Japanese Traditional Fans Exhibition and Sale` at `Asa no Ha` store in Azabujuban / Roppongi, Tokyo, you can find also traditional round fans...
Tokyo Summer Sale Information 2018
After the rainy season, the humid Japanese summer begins. Just around the same time, summer sale starts in many department shops! Some shops start...
Japanese Traditional Fans Exhibition and Sale at Asa no Ha (Until End of Aug.)
The Tenugui (hand-dyed cotton textile) shop `Asa no Ha` at Azabu-Juban / Roppongi invites you to Summer Special event—Japanese traditional fans exhibition and sale!...
Scratch & Win Campaign at Tokyo Shopping Week Harajuku(Feb 1-28)
A shopping campaign exclusively for foreign tourists will be held in Omotesando and Harajuku area in Tokyo from February 1 to 28, 2018. During...
Buy a Unique Little Souvenir Using Your Leftover Coins -Gacha in Airports-
Many visitors who are about to finish their trip in Japan may find some left over Yen coins in their pockets. Usually, these coins...
Starbucks Japan’s Sakura Drinks and Items on Sale from Feb.15
Starbucks’s sakura drinks!! The coffee chain Starbucks in Japan produces seasonal drinks with sakura (the cherry blossom) flavor and color every spring. Along with...
Tokyo New Year SALE Information 2017
New year sale is the biggest sale of the year in Japan. Here is a list of major shopping malls and department stores in...
2016 Autumn Foliage Forecast (The Second)
This year’s second autumn foliage forecast was released by Japan Weather Association on October 5th. Some spots in the Hokkaido and Tohoku region have...
Telephone Interpreting Service at Seven Eleven Convenience Store
Starting this September, Seven Eleven Convenience store will begin to offer telephone interpreting service to support the communication between the store staff and the...
Top 9 Biggest Book Stores in Tokyo
There are many book stores in Tokyo that have a large collection of books in foreign languages. In this post, we will introduce the...
Sensu Folding Fans at Azabujuban Asa no Ha
The tenugui shop Azabujuban Asa no Ha is holding an exhibition of sensu folding fans as they do every summer. From cotton cloth sensu fans to washi paper sensu fans,...
How and Where to Buy Johnny’s Idols’ Photos
Official Photos sold at Johnny’s shop Nowadays, there are more and more visitors who come to Japan for Sushi, Tea ceremony, beautiful scenery, and...
Rental Showcase Shops in Tokyo
A “rental showcase” is a small showcase which anyone can rent to exhibit and sell their items including those that are self-made. The rental...
Tokyo Summer SALE Information 2016
After the rainy season, the humid summer of Japan begins. Just around the same time, summer clothes will be already on SALE! Here is...
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,...
Urasando Garden, Japanese Culture and Food in the Back Ally of Omotesando
A mid-century Japanese house has been renovated and transformed into Urasando Garden, a new type of place where creative Japanese food and culture gather....
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...
New Year Sales in Tokyo, 2016!
The first sale of a New Year is called Hatsu uri, and it usually means New Year Sales! Most stores will mark down the prices...
Seven Bank ATM Now Available in 12 Languages
Seven Bank ATM well known as the ATM that accepts foreign-issued credit cards and cash cards, recently extended its language option from 5 languages...