If you take the subway in Tokyo, you will definitely find a sign that reads： This is a photo taken at Ueno Station in...
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,...
Left or Right? Japanese Escalator Etiquette
If you are first time visitor to Japan, you may be surprised that Japanese people automatically stand on one side and keep the other...
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...
Free Wi-Fi on the Shinkansen!
Those who use the Internet for work and travel a lot will want to be able to use the Internet smoothly for business contacts...
Why Are There (Almost) No Public Garbage Cans in Japan?
The initial reaction might be one of mixed feelings. “How are the streets not FULL of garbage?” “I don’t get why Tokyo is so...
Suica/Pasmo: Can I check my balance with the sound of the ticket gate?
Many of you who use Suica or Pasmo may have had the experience of not being able to pass through an automatic ticket gate...
What should I do to prepare for an earthquake in Japan?
At 23:07 on the evening of February 13, an earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale occurred in the sea near Fukushima, Japan. According...
Japanese Culture: What Should I Pay Attention to in Hatsumode?
Happy New Year! New Year’s Day is celebrated on January 1 in Japan, and usually between the end of December and the beginning of...
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...
JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020 on Sale! Available on non-Japanese passport
The “JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020”, a rail pass originally planned to be on sale exclusively for the Tokyo Olympics from July to...
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...
Top Travel Tips for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Buy Your Plane Tickets, Book Your Accommodation…Yesterday For those who were lucky enough to win the ticket lottery for attending actual Olympic matches, congratulations!...
5 Travel Tips for the Golden Week Holiday in Japan 2020
What makes it golden? In Japan, where work-life balance is infamously strained, public holidays are a lifesaver for office workers. How about having a...
My Mizu: An App for Finding Public Drinking Water
Japan is one of the largest consumers of plastic in the world, coming in second only behind the United States, which mind you, has...
Volunteer Opportunities for Natural Disaster Relief In Japan (Japanese Language Required)
NOTE: In order to access information on the recommended sites, some Japanese language ability or an automated translation will be necessary. This year the...
Shinkansen from Tokyo to Osaka at 25% Discount! Discover the Platt Kodama Campaign
One way from Tokyo to Osaka on the Shinkansen: You’re going to be looking at 13,870JPY for an unreserved seat, and 14,440JPY for a...
The New Generation of Data: eSIMs for Travel in Japan
A totally digital SIM?! Is that even possible? That’s right, with the advent of eSIMs, getting your phone connected to a data network abroad...
Picking up Your Pocket WiFi Rental at Narita Airport Post Office
Get Around Japan Reader Exclusive Offer! Use the following coupon code at CDJapan Rental and receive 6% off all items! COUPON CODE: GETAJ If you...
Do People Smoke in Japan?
In the past 30 years, the culture around tobacco has changed in big ways. Now that many countries recognize that second hand smoke has...
Veganism is a Japanese Tradition Too! Shoujin Ryouri
A promise to make no use of animal products as a rejection of causing harm to other living things. Well, that’s how many people...
The Best Pocket WiFi Rental in Japan 2019
Get Around Japan Reader Exclusive Offer! Use the following coupon code at CDJapan Rental and receive 6% off all items! COUPON CODE: GETAJ More than...
6 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Travel Footprint in Japan
For those trying to think about the effect of their lifestyle on the environment, traveling responsibly can be difficult, especially if you don’t speak...
How to Budget Your Trip to Japan
Some people get big thrills from budgeting, for others not so much. But whether you enjoy it or not, planning out your budget before...
5 Money Saving Tips that Locals Love in Japan
At the onset of a vacation, it might be fun to indulge at fancy restaurants and on little shopping splurges. But after a few...
Tokyo Tomari: Sawanoya Ryokan, a Taste of Old Tokyo
The neighborhoods that still retain the feeling of old Tokyo are ever dwindling. Many buildings were destroyed during WWII, and commercial development is little...
Travel Smart: Benefits of Renting a Pocket WiFi in Japan
Now that you’ve started tackling the logistics of your plan for Japan, when searching for WiFi Rentals and SIM Card options, you’ve probably come...
SOFTBANK Nationwide Network Failure, Millions of Users Affected Across Japan
A notice to all Softbank users: From 1:39PM on December 6th, the network for Softbank users across Japan, concentrated in the Kanto and Kansai...
The Ultimate Guide to the Japan Rail Pass: From Plan to Purchase
No doubt, while on vacation in Japan, transportation can be one of the largest (and perhaps unexpectedly expensive) expenses. Train systems across the country...