Foreign visitors to Japan have been increasing and many of them have complained that they were unable to find enough free wi-fi spots in...
Take a Hands-on Origami Lesson at Origami Kaikan
At Origami Kaikan, visitors can see seasonal exhibitions of origami art in the gallery, watch the washi paper being made and dyed in the...
Japan Tourism Agency to Promote 7 New Routes for Foreign Visitors
Japan Tourism Agency has announced on June 12, that they will be promoting new seven sightseeing routes for foreign tourists, each with different themes....
JR East “Mt. Fuji Round Trip Ticket” for Foreign Visitors
JR East is offering Mt. Fuji Round Trip Ticket from July to September for non-Japanese passport holders. It is a discounted round-trip ticket valid for unlimited...
Major Electronics Shops Opening Tax-free Shops
An electronics retailer Laox has opened a new duty-free store in Shinjuku earlier this month. Following Akihabara main store and Ginza main store, Shinjuku...
1,000m² Tax-free Shop by a Wholesaler Marumitsu Co., Ltd. Opened in Osaka
On June 1, a wholesaler Marumitsu Co., Ltd. opened a tax free shop, Maruya Menzeiten, on the 2F of Marumitsu Osaka. The 1,000m² floor...
What to Do if a Big Earthquake Occurs While You’re in Japan
For Your Safe Travel It is important for foreign visitors to know what to do and where to go when any disaster such as...
Volunteer Supporters to be Helping Foreign Tourists in Shinjuku and Ueno
Starting June 19, there will be volunteer supporters in blue uniforms around Shinjuku and Ueno stations in Tokyo, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Those...
SoftBank Mobile Corp. will be Offering Free Wi-fi for Foreign Visitors from July 1
SoftBank Mobile Corp. will be offering free and secure wi-fi service “FREE Wi-Fi PASSPPORT” for foreign visitors to Japan starting July 1. The major...