We have been asked similar questions many times: Can I use a Suica card to ride the Shinkansen in Japan? It’s a mystery for...
Poste Restante in Osaka: Alternate Pickup Locations after KIX Post Office Closure
Attention all travelers! Exciting news for those visiting Osaka and its vibrant city attractions like Namba, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, Tennoji, and Umeda. Starting from March...
Must-See for Traveling in Japan: Learn to Read Japanese Addresses in 3 Minutes!
If you’re planning a trip to Japan or currently studying abroad here, you may have noticed that addresses in Japan can look quite different...
A Must-See for Traveling in Japan! Prepaid SIM Cards at Haneda Airport
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,...
Using Suica Card in Osaka and the Kansai Area: What You Need to Know
When it comes to transportation cards in Japan, the Suica Card is a household name that everyone knows. The cute Suica penguin on the...
Must-Read for Returning Wi-Fi! Where Can You Find the Postboxes at the Airport?
If you come to Japan for travel and rent a Japanese mobile WiFi, you may encounter such a problem: you need to take an...
Guide to Accessing Haneda Airport: A Must-See for First-Time Visitors to Japan
If you’re a first-time visitor to Japan, chances are you’ll choose Tokyo or Osaka as your destination. Of the two major airports near Tokyo,...
Detailed Comparison: the Differences between Suica and ICOCA, Japan’s Transportation Cards
Suica and ICOCA are two types of contactless IC cards that are widely used throughout Japan to pay for public transportation, shopping, and vending...
Tokyo Airport Comparison Guide: the Difference between Haneda Airport and Narita Airport
Planning a trip to Tokyo and not sure which airport to fly into? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! With two major airports in...
JR-WEST RAIL PASS: Kansai Area Rail Pass
Are you planning a free trip to Japan recently? If you travel a lot on the JR railroad, a JR Pass can help you...
The Red Suica Card: “Welcome Suica” for Foreigners Visiting Japan
JR East started to sell a special IC card for visitors to Japan called “Welcome Suica” on September 1, 2019. Have you used it...
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...
Must See for Japanese Ramen Lovers! Must-eat Japanese Ramen and Ramen Etiquette
How can you come to Japan and not eat Japanese ramen? Japanese ramen is popular not only in Japan, but also in Europe and...
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...
Japan 2023 National Holidays And Travel Tips When Travel in Japan
Before or after you plan your travel to Japan, it’s worthwhile to check if there are any public holidays during your stay in Japan,...
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...
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...
Unlimited Ride on Shinkansen and Express Train in October 2022 with “JR East Pass”!
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of JR East, JR East will be selling a limited-edition pass, “JR East Pass,” in October 2022. Recently, details...
Autumn’s Long Holiday in Japan : the Silver Week
In Japan, it is easy to get more than 5 days of consecutive holidays in May every year because the holidays of Showa Day...
What to eat in Hokkaido? Six choices of Hokkaido food!
Hokkaido is known as a gourmet’s paradise. This land, covered with snow for much of the year, is known for its richness of produce....
No Need for PCR Test to Enter Japan! No Negative Certificate Required from September 7
According to a speech by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at a press conference today (August 24, 2022), from September 7, a negative PCR certificate...
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...
Do You Know How to Eat Revolving Sushi Properly?
I have a friend who went to eat revolving sushi for the first time in his life. When he was eating four plates in...
The 2022 Japan Kanto-Kansai Summer Fireworks Festival!
It’s summertime again, and with the opening of Japan to foreign tourist groups, the summer fireworks festivals in the Kanto and Kansai regions are...
[Traditional Japanese Costume]What’s the Difference between Japanese Kimono and Yukata?
What do people think of when they think of Japan? Some may think of anime and manga, some may think of the bustling streets...
What is the “worst security district” in Tokyo’s 23 districts? Where to stay for tourism? Where to rent an apartment?
The crime rate in Japan has always been low, and it is quite famous in the world. However, if you are planning to come...
Ranking the Japanese Prefectures You Want to Visit after COVID-19! Do YouThink the Same as Japanese People?
It has been two weeks since June 10, when Japan officially opened its doors to foreign group tourists, and many tourists have come back...
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 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,...