Experience a whole new view of the autumn leaves at night. Autumn-leaf viewing is a popular autumn activity in Japan but not everyone knows...
Tourist Information Centers in Tokyo
Make use of tourist centers to get around Japan. Many Japanese people do not speak English, the train system is complicated, free wi-fi is...
Battledore Fair in Asakusa
An annual fair at Sensoji Temple, Asakusa, Tokyo. Every year, Hagoita-ichi or battledore fair takes place in Sensoji Temple in Asakusa for a few...
Weekend Farmer’s Market at UN University
Try some fresh local food at the farmer’s market. United Nations University is located on Aoyama Dori between Omotesando Station and Shibuya Station in...
Shinyokohama Ramen Museum
Shinyokohama Ramen Museum is more like a ramen-themed amusement park rather than a museum. They do have a small exhibition area explaining the different...
Vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Tokyo
Rice, miso, tofu, and vegetables… most of the ingredients used in traditional Japanese dishes are vegetarian. However, it might be difficult to distinguish if...
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...
Depachika, the Underground Food Paradise!
Lively food market on the basement floor of departments stores The department-store basement is called “depachika” in Japan. “Depachika” is a word combining “depato,”...
Crazy for matcha?!
Take a break at a wa cafe with matcha drinks and sweets. In recent years, matcha (green tea) flavor has become more popular than...
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...
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...
Vinyl Record Shopping in Shibuya
Vinyl records are getting popular again in Japan. If you like vinyls, we recommend you check the second hand records in Japan. Many say...
“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.”...
Akihabara: A Brief Guide to the Town
Known as “Akiba,” Akihabara has evolved into an electric town after the WWII when people started to sell radio parts and other electronics in...
Edo-Tokyo Open-air Architectural Museum
Experience the old Japanese way of living through the architectures. Edo-Tokyo Open-air Architectural Museum was established by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government as part of...
Nezu Museum
Tranquil and relaxed. Enjoy Japanese art and garden in the middle of Tokyo. Nezu Museum exhibits the private collection of an industrialist and the...
Tokyo Subway Ticket Allows Unlimited Rides on Subways in Tokyo
A new discount ticket available only for tourists who reside outside Kanto Region including foreign visitors. Tokyo Subway Ticket will allow you to use...
NʼEX TOKYO Round Trip Ticket: a New N’EX Discount Ticket for Foreign Visitors
JR East will be offering a discount train ticket from and to Narita International Airport by N’EX named “NʼEX TOKYO Round Trip Ticket,” specially...
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...
Nakano MAG Festa. A new event of manga, anime, and game held in Nakano.
Nakano in Tokyo is the area known as the “town of Japanese subculture.” While Akihabara is more widely acknowledged as the otaku town abroad,...
Sailer Moon Crystal Stamp Rally in Azabu-Juban
Visit Azabu-Juban, the hometown of Sailer Moon Crystal! The shopping street of Azabu-Juban organized a stamp rally in collaboration with Sailer Moon Crystal from...
Studio Ghibli exhibition at Edo-Tokyo Open-air Architectural Museum
Get a deeper view of the Ghibli world The exhibition by Studio Ghibli, “Architecture in Animation” at Edo-Tokyo Open-air Architectural Museum has been received...
A Brief Guide to the Tokyo Subway Lines
The subway in Tokyo is efficient and convenient but is quite complex. The first-time visitors might get overwhelmed by the colorful subway map showing...
Attach Unique Japanese Stamps and Send a Post Card from Japan
Although posted letters and cards have been largely replaced by digital communications such as emails, SNSs and text messages, cute postage stamps might motivate...
Make Use of Handy Coin Lockers and Travel Light
Coin lockers in Japan are generally safe and easy to use. It’s convenient when you don’t want to walk around with heavy bags. Coin...
Getting Your Money from ATMs
Need Cash?! We hear that many foreign travelers have difficulty finding automated teller machines (ATMs) that accept foreign-issued cards in Japan. It’s actually not...
Ghibli Museum in Mitaka
The one and only museum that realizes the magical world of Ghibli animation Located within Mitaka Inokashira Park, Ghibli museum continues to attract people...