New year sale is the biggest sale of the year in Japan. Here is a list of major shopping malls and department stores in...
AnimeJapan 2017, Tickets are Now on Sale (Mar.23-26)
Japan’s largest anime event, AnimeJapan is going to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from March 23 to 26, 2017. The first two days...
Check Coin Lockers Availability Online in Real Time
Many travelers may encounter a situation where they want to leave the heavy luggage in train stations. Sometimes this can be frustrating since it...
How to Choose a Prepaid SIM Card to Use in Japan
There are many prepaid SIM card brands for short term visitors in Japan and you may wonder how you are supposed to choose one...
How to Receive Your Mail at an Airbnb Apartment Address
The number of visitors staying at Airbnb and other vacation rentals in Japan increased dramatically in the past few years. This post is about...
How to Receive Your Mail at a Post Office in Japan
Kyokudome It’s worthy to know the service known as “kyoku dome”(局留め, which literally means “stopped at the post office”). Japan Post allows you to...
How to Check if your iPhone Works with SIM Cards in Japan
Not all SIM-free, unlocked iPhones work with SIM cards sold in Japan. It will be very disappointing if you buy a SIM card and...