During `Japanese Traditional Fans Exhibition and Sale` at `Asa no Ha` store in Azabujuban / Roppongi, Tokyo, you can find also traditional round fans...
Taking a Taxi in Tokyo
The most convenient and economical way to travel around Tokyo would be by trains and subways. However, when you missed the last train or...
Tokyo Ramen Street under Tokyo Station
Tokyo’s eight famous ramen restaurants all in one alley! Japanese ramen is now recognized worldwide as one-of-a-kind noodle dish. Tokyo Ramen Street is an...
Fuji Rock, Summer Sonic, and other Summer Music Festivals
Many music festivals are held in Japan during the summer. Some of you may be visiting Japan to join the festival and to enjoy...
SKYLINER & KEISEI INFORMATION CENTER Opens in Narita T1 Station
SKYLINER & KEISEI INFORMATION CENTER has opened in Narita Airport station (Terminal 1) on December 1. SKYLINER & KEISEI INFORMATION CENTER is an information...
3 Places to See the Colorful Koinobori in Tokyo
Koinobori are carp-shaped wind socks flown outside of homes to wish children’s healthy growth on Children’s Day(May 5) in Japan. Many Children’s Day-related events...
New Languages Available Now on Automatic Ticket Vending Machine and Automatic Fare Adjustment Machine from Tokyo Metro
Aiming to make ticket buying more convenient for foreign visitors to Japan, seven languages are now available on all the stations* of Tokyo Metro...
Digital Art Exhibition! Super Ukiyoe: “THE EDO CODE” Until May 21
“Super Ukiyo-e: The Edo Code” has been held in Kayabacho in Tokyo until May 21. It is a unique exhibition of digitized Ukiyo-e (woodblock prints)...
Conan Stamp Rally by JR East (Until Mar.26)
East Japan Railway Company Hachioji Branch is now holding the Conan stamp rally event until March 26th. The free booklet for this event is...
Night Lighting of Weeping Cherry Tree in Rikugien Gardens
The famous weeping cherry tree and feudal lord’s garden at Rikugien will be lit up from March 16 until April 2. During the night lighting...
Dragon Ball Stamp Rally by JR East (Until Feb.27)
A railway company JR East is now holding the Dragon Ball stamp rally event until February 27th. Depending on the number of the stamps...
International Museum Day! A List of Museums Open for Free on May 18
Since 1977, International Museum Day is organised worldwide around May 18. This year in Japan, around 280 museums and galleries are holding events, guided...
New BEAMS JAPAN and BEAMS F SHINJUKU Stores Opened!
A clothing retailer BEAMS sells various selected fashion items of domestic and international brands, as well as their original brands. On April 28, 2016,...
Experience the World of Gudetama at “Gudetama Gudegude Tour” (Apr. 28-May 8)
An event of the popular Sanrio character Gudetama (which can be translated to the “lazy egg”) will be held at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro,...
Hiroyuki Asada 30th Anniversary Exhibition at space caiman (Until Apr. 25)
To celebrate the completion of the comic series “Tegami Bachi” and the 30th Anniversary of the author’s career as an artist, “Hiroyuki Asada 30th...
“The Exhibition of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon” in Roppongi Hills (Apr.16-Jun.19)
“The Exhibition of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon” will be held at Sky Gallery located in Tokyo City View, the observation deck in Roppongi Hills,...
24H Currency Exchange Machine Installed in Family Mart Convenience Stores in the Metropolitan Area
Starting February 1, currency exchange machines will be installed in Family Mart convenience stores in the Metropolitan area. Today, the machine has been placed...
Japan Duty Free GINZA, an Airport-style Duty-free Shop Opens in Ginza
The first airport-style duty-free shop in honshu (the main island) has opened on January 27, in Ginza, Tokyo, on the 8F of Ginza Mitsukoshi...
AnimeJapan 2016 (Mar.25-27)
The world’s biggest event of anime, AnimeJapan will be held for the third time this year from March 25, Friday to 27, Sunday at...
Samurai Museum Opens in Kabukicho Shinjuku
Tonboya Co., Ltd. has launched a museum Samurai Museum in Kabukicho Shinjuku, Tokyo on September 20th. In the museum, real armor, swords, and other...
“Tokyu One-Day Open Ticket” by Tokyu Corporation
“Tokyu One-Day Open Ticket” that allows unlimited rides on Tokyu lines will be available from September 1, 2015. Tokyu’s main line, Tōyoko line connects...
Easy Tax-free Shopping at LUMINE Shopping Center
LUMINE, the popular shopping center has fixed new tax refund counters in five locations in Tokyo and Yokohama to offer easier shopping experience for...
Going to be in Japan in Spring? Plan Your Hanami Date and Place.
Viewing the cherry blossoms (sakura) in full bloom is one of the main attractions for the visitors to Japan in spring. Groves of cherry...
Get the “Fast Skytree Ticket” to go up the TOKYO SKYTREE
Tokyo Skytree now offers “Fast Skytree Ticket” for international visitors! Although the prices are higher than Day Ticket (no time assigned) and Advance Purchase...
Japanese culture events at Narita Airport
Here is a tip to enjoy the time at Narita International Airport: experience Japanese culture! Narita Airport offers many events to introduce Japanese culture...
Experience the world of Gundam at Gundam Front Tokyo
You might have seen some photos of a huge Gundam statue taken in Tokyo. That “real-sized” Gundam statue is in front of Diver City...
Halal and Muslim-Friendly Restaurants
Essential information for Muslim tourists to Japan The number of Muslim visitors to Japan is growing year by year. The most difficult part of...
Nakano: A Brief Guide to the Town
People call Nakano in Tokyo as “the town of subculture” in Japan. In recent years, more and more foreign tourists visit Nakano hunting for...
“Antenna Shops” in Tokyo: Buy Regional Products from All Parts of Japan
Nearly 30 prefectures have their own shops in Ginza/Yurakucho area in Tokyo selling their local products and specialties. These shops are called “antenna shops.”...
Autumn Chrysanthemum Festival
The chrysanthemum has been a familiar flower to Japanese as the symbol of the Imperial Family and a symbol of longevity and rejuvenation. The...