Japan National Tourist Organization(JNTO) has issued Japan Official Travel App on September 21. Contents The app includes the following features: 1. Travel Guide Many...
“Osaka Nightclub Pass” for Club Hopping in Osaka
If you are you interested in clubbing in Osaka, we have good news for you! A travel agent, JTB West Corp., will be selling...
Where to Turn in Your Exchange Order to get JR Rail Pass in the Airports
For many foreign tourists, Japan Rail Pass is a must buy when they are planning to travel throughout Japan by JR railways. You need...
What You Should Do When You’ve Lost Your Personal Belongings in Japan
Otoshimono (落し物)are “lost items” in Japanese. A lot of you may have heard that lost items are actually found in Japan. It’s kind of...
JR East Kamakura-Enoshima Pass vs ODAKYU Enoshima-Kamakura Free Pass
June in Kanto region of Japan means the coming of rainy seasons as well as the blossom of hydrangeas. Kamakura area in Kanagawa is...
Go Directly to Tokyo Disney Land from Narita Airport, “Narita Air&Bus!”
“Narita Air&Bus!” routes connect Narita Airport and major tourist destinations directly by bus. These routes were introduced in the summer of 2015 to make it...
2000 JPY / 3 Hours Only! Tottori City Tourist Taxi
Tottori city is the capital of Tottori prefecture. It is located in the Chugoku region of Japan. Tottori has the smallest population among all...
Book Japanese Restaurant at Kansai Tourist Information Center in Kyoto
A travel company JTB West now offers a new service to help foreign tourists experience authentic Japanese cuisine in Kyoto. JTB West, on May...
Buy a Unique Little Souvenir Using Your Leftover Coins -Gacha in Airports-
Many visitors who are about to finish their trip in Japan may find some left over Yen coins in their pockets. Usually, these coins...
Kansai One Pass VS JR Kansai Area Pass
Public transportation system in Japan is convenient and efficient. Fortunately, there are many discount passes for public transportations that are only available for foreign...
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)...
The Cheapest Way to Travel Around Hokkaido
Hokkaido Chuo Bus company in cooperation with other bus companies in Hokkaido will officially launch a new bus pass for foreign visitors to Hokkaido...
Prepaid Voice SIM Card You Can Get in Narita and Haneda Airport
If you need a prepaid voice SIM, you should get it before leaving Narita or Haneda airport. It will be difficult to find one...
Prepaid SIM Card Vending Machines in Narita Airport
The shops in the airport including wi-fi rental counters will be closed during the night. For people arriving at Narita Airport late at night...
Pocket Wi-fi is Now an Essential Item for Travelers
Now a lot of us are accustomed to being online all the time. One of the best ways to avoid the expensive data roaming...
Prepaid Data and Voice SIM Cards Sold in Kansai International Airport(KIX)
At Kansai International Airport (KIX), prepaid SIM cards are available at some shops and from vending machines. The chart below shows some of the...
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...
How to Find a Good Restaurant in Japan
Experiencing food culture is one of the most exciting parts of traveling foreign countries. The survey “Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan,” which...
Earthquake Safety Precautions in English by Tokusuru Bosai Project
Japan Weather Association’s “Tokurusu Bosai” Project website has released new contents in English titled “避難（ひなん）の心得（こころえ） 地震編（じしんへん）for foreigners” (Hinan no kokoroe jishinhen for foreigners), which...