The initial reaction might be one of mixed feelings. “How are the streets not FULL of garbage?” “I don’t get why Tokyo is so...
How to Check Your Suica Card Balance at Ticket Gates
Many Suica and Pasmo users have experienced the inconvenience of being unable to pass through an automatic ticket gate due to insufficient balance or...
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...
Mount Fuji knowledge: Tell you some little secrets about Mt. Fuji
When Japan comes to mind, Mount Fuji is undoubtedly one of the first images that springs to memory. But how much do you really...
[2024] Sumida River Fireworks Festival in Tokyo
The Sumida River Fireworks Festival, known as “隅田川花火大会” (Sumida gawa Hanabi taikai/Sumida River Fireworks Festival) in Japanese, is an annual fireworks extravaganza held along...
Ikebukuro: A Brief Guide to the Town
While Akihabara is known as a town for male otaku, Ikebukuro is recently talked about as a town for a type of female called...
How to Check if your Android Phone Works with SIM Cards in Japan
Not all SIM-free, unlocked android devices work with SIM cards sold in Japan. It will be disappointing if you buy a SIM card and...
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...