Explore essential tips for navigating Tokyo's JR lines, including stops, fares, and transfers. Ideal for travelers planning a trip to Japan. Bookmark for future...
Tokyo Toyosu teamLab Planets: New Areas Coming in 2025
teamLab Planets in Toyosu, Tokyo, is the world's most visited museum recognized by the Guinness World Records. In early 2025, it will launch 3...
A Must-See for Traveling in Japan! Prepaid SIM Cards in Haneda Airport
Planning a trip to Japan? Get your prepaid SIM card at Haneda Airport for reliable connectivity. Reserve online for better deals and ensure availability....
Typical Reasons Trains Delay in Tokyo
Learn about common causes of trains delay in Tokyo, from congestion to passenger issues, and how to navigate delays with tips for a smooth...
Shinkansen Tokyo-Osaka: Key Trip Info
This article will provide you with all the essential information you need for your Shinkansen journey between Tokyo and Osaka....
First Time in Japan Must-See! Narita Airport Transportation Guide
When you plan to visit Tokyo, Narita Airport is often your first stop. As one of Japan’s busiest international airports, Narita Airport serves as...
Guide to Accessing Haneda Airport: A Must-See for First-Time Visitors to Japan
Haneda Airport is the closest airport to Tokyo, connecting Japan to the rest of the world. This passage tells you how you can get...
Pocket WiFi Rental at Narita Airport
Thankfully, travelers can ease their concerns by taking advantage of the pocket WiFi rental services available right at Narita International Airport....
Best Month to Visit Tokyo: Weather and Outfit Guide
We've compiled the weather and the temperature and humidity conditions for each month in Tokyo, along with outfit suggestions and activities for each...
Autumn-leaf Viewing After Dark in Tokyo
Autumn-leaf viewing is a popular autumn activity in Japan but not everyone knows that it can be enjoyed even at night. Some parks and...
Japanese Baked Sweet Potato: Top 3 Yakiimo Stores in Tokyo
This passage introduces you to the 3 best yakiimo(baked sweet potato) specialty stores in Tokyo to satisfy your sweet (potato?) tooth....
A Guide to Karaoke in Japan featuring the Most Popular Chains
When you think of karaoke, maybe you picture a single spotlight on a stage, groups of friends gathered on barstools trying to convince some...
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...
[2024] Sumida River Fireworks Festival in Tokyo
The Sumida River Fireworks Festival, known as “隅田川花火大会” (Sumida gawa Hanabi taikai/Sumida River Fireworks Festival) in Japanese, is an annual fireworks extravaganza held along...
Ikebukuro: A Brief Guide to the Town
While Akihabara is known as a town for male otaku, Ikebukuro is recently talked about as a town for a type of female called...
[2024 New] Tokyo SKYTREE: Explore Tokyo’s Landmark
The Tokyo Skytree is a landmark building in Tokyo that attracts a large number of tourists every day. Standing at a towering height of...
Free WiFi on the Shinkansen!
Some Shinkansen trains in Japan have already installed free WiFi for passengers to use. For those who frequently travel for business and often need...
FAQ of Women-only Trains in Japan
Many people should have heard of the women-only compartments of the Japanese tram, because of the frequent occurrence of perverts(Chikan in Japanese, refers to...
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. Don’t worry! We’re going to give...
Tokyo Disneyland: New Free Priority Pass vs. Fast Pass – What’s the Difference?
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Tokyo Disneyland Resort will unveil a brand-new expedited entry system called the “Tokyo Disneyland Resort 40th Anniversary Priority...
Tokyo Illuminations 2023-2024: Top 5 Lightups for the Winter Season
Not exactly Christmas decorations, not quite a light show, the end of each year means Illumination season in Japan. In popular neighborhoods, parks and...
2024 Tokyo New Year: JR East Japan’s 7 Lines Operate All Night!
Have you made plans for the 2024 New Year’s Eve? Are you considering welcoming the New Year in Tokyo? For those getting ready to...
Surge of Up to 10,000 Yen! Starting October 2023, JR East All-Area Passes Experience Price Increase
Following the JR PASS price increase announced by JR companies in April 2023, all six JR East railway passes also see a fare hike...
Tax-free Shopping at the World’s Largest Sanrio Flagship Store in Ginza
Shop Renewed! Sanrio World GINZA, which is the world’s largest Sanrio flagship shop in Tokyo, celebrated its renewal opening on November 22, 2014. Located...
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...
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...
Valentine’s Day in Japan Means Chocolate Day!
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...
2023 Hilton Strawberry Festival: Strawberry Dessert Buffet
The Hilton Tokyo offers an all-you-can-eat strawberry dessert buffet every winter to spring during the strawberry season! The sweet and juicy Japanese strawberries and...
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...
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...