Are you planning a trip to Japan? One of the essentials for any traveler is a reliable SIM card to stay connected on-the-go. Luckily,...
2023 Cherry Blossom Forecast #8 (Updated March 16th!)
The cherry blossom season is one of the most beautiful seasons in Japan. Every year in spring, the day when the cherry blossoms begin...
Ueno Zoo Opens Lottery for the Return of Giant Panda Xiang Xiang to China from January 6
In 2011, Japan borrowed two giant pandas from China, Ri Ri (リーリー♂) and Shin Shin (シンシン♀), and in 2017, Ri Ri and Shin Shin...
Handy Guide to Entering Japan: How to Fill in the VJW (Visit Japan Web)
Starting November 1, 2022, you can use VJW (Visit Japan Web) for express entry into Japan. All handwritten information that was previously required, such...
New Regulations for Japan Entry: MySOS to Be Replaced with VJW
Visit Japan Web (VJW) is a new online service recently launched by the Japanese government for immigration procedures such as “quarantine”, “immigration inspection” and...
Japan Ghibli Park Opening in November! New Concept Drawings and Interior Scenes Released!
Do you like Ghibli? Have you ever wandered into the animation produced by Studio Ghibli? Have you ever been to the Mitaka-no-mori Ghibli Museum...
Japan’s New Go toTravel: National Travel Support（ZenkokuRyokoShien）Begins October 11, 2022
Japan was open to foreign visitors on October 11, 2022, and the negative certificate before departure will be waived if you have proof of...
The 24th Fuji-kawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival in 2022 (October 29 to November 23, 2022)
Lake Kawaguchi, under Mount Fuji, is one of the most famous of the five lakes of Fuji. In spring, you can enjoy cherry blossoms,...
2022 Japanese Foliage Season: Where to See Maples in Autumn?
It’s already September and soon it will be the annual Japanese foliage season! Have you planned a foliage viewing route? I heard that the...
How to Buy A Suica Card in Japan?
The most common way to travel to Japan on a free trip is definitely the Japanese trains. The Japanese trains are known for its...
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...
Japan Open the Application for Foreign Tourists on June 10
From June 10, 2022, Japan will be open to accept applications from groups of foreign tourists who apply through travel companies and are accompanied...
Japan tops in 2021 global travel and tourism index
Japan jumped to the first place in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Ranking 2021, released on May 24. Although Japan...
Japan Officially Reopens Entry for Foreign Tourist Visitors on June 10
On the evening of May 26, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida officially announced that foreign tourists will be admitted to Japan on June 10,...
Mt. Fuji knowledge: Tell you some little secrets about Mt. Fuji
When it comes to Japan, you will definitely think of the famous Mount Fuji. How much do you know about Mount Fuji? Perhaps you...
Japan: Considering to Open the Entry of Foreign Tourists
According to the Japanese news media FNN, the Japanese government is discussing allowing some foreign tourists to enter Japan for tourism purposes. Currently, Japan...
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...
Hokkaido FAQ! Little details you didn’t know about Hokkaido
According to the results of the 2021 Domestic Prefectural Attractiveness Survey, Hokkaido has been in first place for 13 consecutive years. Of all the...
Japan Tops the List of Countries I Want to Visit After COVID-19! What Is the Biggest Attraction?
The Japan Policy Investment Bank and the Japan Transportation Agency conducted a survey of 6,139 residents of eight Asian countries and regions, four countries...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
Tokyo Transportation Tips 01: Tokyo Transportation Overview. Never get lost in Tokyo!
Whether you have visited Tokyo or not, you will be amazed by this map of Tokyo’s transportation routes. Image source: Metropolitan Area Railroad Line...
The world’s second “Harry Potter Studio Tour” opening in Tokyo in 2023! Formerly known as Toyoshima-en Park
Next year will be the 20th anniversary of the release of the Harry Potter film series: Harry Potter: The Sorcerer’s Stone. Are you a...
Unlimited rides for 500 yen! Toei Subway “Winter” One Day Pass is now on sale. Also available during the year-end and New Year holidays!
The One Day Pass, which allows unlimited rides on the Toei Subway all day long, is now on sale. This pass allows unlimited rides...
2020 Cherry Blossom Forecast #5 (Updated February 27th!)
And as we say goodbye to February, yet another round of the Cherry Blossom forecast has been released! It seems that the predicted dates...
2020 Cherry Blossom Forecast
We know you’ve been waiting, we have this year’s update for you! It may seem a bit early, but with all this warm weather,...
2019 Cherry Blossom Forecast
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...