Due to the global chip shortage, Japan temporarily suspended the sale of two commonly used transportation IC cards for travelers, Suica and Pasmo, starting...
The 25th Fuji-kawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival in 2023 (October 28 to November 23, 2023)
Lake Kawaguchi, nestled beneath the iconic Mount Fuji, is renowned among the Fuji Five Lakes. In spring, cherry blossoms paint the landscape, while lavender...
Top 10 Inconveniences Faced by Foreign Travelers in Japan
As a popular tourist destination, Japan welcomes millions of foreign visitors every year. When you travel to Japan, do you feel at home or...
Japan Rail Pass to Increase by 70% from October 2023
On April 14, 2023, the Japan Railways Group (JR East and five other JR companies) announced on their official website that they will raise...
2023 Hilton Strawberry Festival: Strawberry Dessert Buffet
The Hilton Tokyo offers an all-you-can-eat strawberry dessert buffet every winter to spring during the strawberry season! The sweet and juicy Japanese strawberries and...
Ueno Zoo Opens Lottery for the Return of Giant Panda Xiang Xiang to China from January 6
In 2011, Japan borrowed two giant pandas from China, Ri Ri (リーリー♂) and Shin Shin (シンシン♀), and in 2017, Ri Ri and Shin Shin...
Japan’s New Go toTravel: National Travel Support（ZenkokuRyokoShien）Begins October 11, 2022
Japan was open to foreign visitors on October 11, 2022, and the negative certificate before departure will be waived if you have proof of...
Autumn’s Long Holiday in Japan : the Silver Week
In Japan, it is easy to get more than 5 days of consecutive holidays in May every year because the holidays of Showa Day...
Study in Japan! Japan May Re-examine the 300,000-Student Program to Recruit More Foreign Students
According to an online conversation between Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Keiko Nagaoka yesterday...
No Need for PCR Test to Enter Japan! No Negative Certificate Required from September 7
According to a speech by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at a press conference today (August 24, 2022), from September 7, a negative PCR certificate...
Do You Know How to Eat Revolving Sushi Properly?
I have a friend who went to eat revolving sushi for the first time in his life. When he was eating four plates in...
What is the “worst security district” in Tokyo’s 23 districts? Where to stay for tourism? Where to rent an apartment?
The crime rate in Japan has always been low, and it is quite famous in the world. However, if you are planning to come...
Japan Open the Application for Foreign Tourists on June 10
From June 10, 2022, Japan will be open to accept applications from groups of foreign tourists who apply through travel companies and are accompanied...
Japan tops in 2021 global travel and tourism index
Japan jumped to the first place in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Ranking 2021, released on May 24. Although Japan...
Japan: Considering to Open the Entry of Foreign Tourists
According to the Japanese news media FNN, the Japanese government is discussing allowing some foreign tourists to enter Japan for tourism purposes. Currently, Japan...
[Mar 2nd Updating]Japan’s New Immigration Policy: Japan Will Ease Border Controls in March?
According to data from a press conference held by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on February 17 at noon Japan time (19:00), the Japanese...
Japan unblocked in March? Is it finally possible for international students to enter Japan?
During the past two years of the coronavirus pneumonia epidemic, Japan has been implementing a ban on new arrivals from abroad for a long...
Japan Tops the List of Countries I Want to Visit After COVID-19! What Is the Biggest Attraction?
The Japan Policy Investment Bank and the Japan Transportation Agency conducted a survey of 6,139 residents of eight Asian countries and regions, four countries...
Japanese New Year: the Traditional Japanese Culture That You Never Know
The year 2021 will soon be over. As we enter December, Japanese people are getting busy. One of the most commonly heard words in...
New Regulations for Foreigners Entering Japan: COE for Foreign Students and Technical Interns
On November 8, 2021, Japan will finally open the entry of long-term residents, including new students, and short-term residents, including technical trainees. I believe...
Where can I get free Wifi when I travel in Japan?
Free Wi-Fi in Japan is probably no stranger to you, and you can find a lot of related tips and insights on the internet....
Japan only! Starbucks Japan Launches 47 Prefectural Local Flavor Frappuccinos
It has been 25 years since the first Starbucks store opened in Ginza, Tokyo. This year, to celebrate its 25th anniversary in Japan, Starbucks...
How much DATA does TikTok consume per hour? Tips for saving data
TikTok has some of the most creative videos on the web, and while they are shorter than YouTube’s videos, the fact that TikTok is...
Japan’s May Carp Flag: Children’s Day? Boys’ Day? Girl’s Day? What’s the difference?
If you’ve been to Japan during Golden Week in late April/early May, you’ll have seen carp flags hanging in the streets. Most of them...
Mobile Phone in Japan(1) How to Apply for A Cell Phone Number in Japan? Can I Use My own Cell Phone in Japan?
I believe that after the Covid-19 epidemic, there are many of you who are coming to Japan to study or work. If you have...
The Fair Usage Policy (FUP) You Should Know Before Renting An Unlimited WiFi
Maybe you have ever encountered this situation. Before you travel abroad, you buy a SIM card or renting mobile WiFi in advance to access the...
What is the green leaf you often see in Japanese sushi and bento?
If you have paid attention to Japanese food, you may find a very interesting thing: in sushi and Japanese bento (such as ekiben, the...
Japanese Culture: What Should I Pay Attention to in Hatsumode?
Happy New Year! New Year’s Day is celebrated on January 1 in Japan, and usually between the end of December and the beginning of...
Unlimited rides for 500 yen! Toei Subway “Winter” One Day Pass is now on sale. Also available during the year-end and New Year holidays!
The One Day Pass, which allows unlimited rides on the Toei Subway all day long, is now on sale. This pass allows unlimited rides...