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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Japanese Baked Sweet Potato: Top 3 Yakiimo Stores in Tokyo
As the fall chill sets in, the Tokyo streets will fill with the warm sweet smell of roasting. You might be wondering, what is...
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,...
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...
Typhoon No. 8 will land in Japan on July 27th. May the Olympic Games be rescheduled?
The sixth typhoon of the year, Typhoon Fireworks, which hit the eastern coastal cities of China, is still gaining momentum, and a new Typhoon...
Japan only! Starbucks Japan Launches 47 Prefectural Local Flavor Frappuccinos
It has been 25 years since the first Starbucks store opened in Ginza, Tokyo. This year, to celebrate its 25th anniversary in Japan, Starbucks...
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...
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...
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...
Tenki no Ko: Weathering With You is the New Hit From Director of ‘Your Name’
Debuting in 2016, Kimi no Na Wa (given the English title, Your Name) not only became the film of dreams for teens in Japan, it proved to...
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!...
Pikachus on Parade in Yokohama, Pikachu Outbreak August 8th-12th 2019
From August 6th- 12th, there is a special event taking over Yokohama, a total essential for Pokemon lovers to attend. Ever seen those inexplicably...
Artist Feature: Yuni Yoshida, Photographer and Designer At Marunouchi House until May 19th!
Japan’s art scene is known for having close ties with the design world. Several fine art photographers can also be found working alongside top...
Resident Evil 2 Cafe Collaboration in Akihabara through February 2019
The wildly popular game, Resident Evil 2 is coming alive in cafe form! Capcom has done these collaborations before, but this time, to commemorate its...
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...
Tokyo Illuminations 2018-2019: 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...
Book Lovers 1 Day Tokyo Itinerary
For some people, clubbing or going out might be the highlight of a vacation, but hey, introverts love to travel too! There are a...
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...
Movie Theater Guide and Discount Days in the Shinjuku Shibuya Area
Sure, you could stay home and stream movies on your computer, but there’s still nothing quite like cozying up in the seat of a...