To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the railroad, JR East is offering the JR EAST PASS, which allows unlimited rides on...
How to Receive Your Mail at a Post Office in Japan
Kyokudome It’s worthy to know the service known as “kyoku dome”(局留め, which literally means “stopped at the post office”). Japan Post allows you to...
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...
Nine-and-three-quarter platforms in Tokyo? Seibu Ikebukuro & Toyoshima-en stations will be transformed into Harry Potter-themed stations
It is expected that in 2023, the world’s second Harry Potter Studios(Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter) will be...
[Mar 2nd Updating]Japan’s New Immigration Policy: Japan Will Ease Border Controls in March?
According to data from a press conference held by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on February 17 at noon Japan time (19:00), the Japanese...
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...
National Holidays in Japan 2022 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,...
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....
Cannot Say Arigato in Japan When You Want to Thank Someone?
Even if you have never studied Japanese, many people know that the Japanese word for thank you is arigato. When you come to Japan...
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...
FAQ of Tokyo Women’s Only trains
Many people should have heard of the women-only compartments of the Japanese tram, because of the frequent occurrence of idiots on the Japanese tram,...
【Tips】What are the representative colors of Tokyo Metro?
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...