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Where to Buy ICOCA Card in Kansai Airport and Osaka (2026 Guide)
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Japanese New Year: the Traditional Japanese Culture in Nenmatsu Nenshi
Explore Japanese New Year traditions like Osechi-ryori and Hatsumode. Discover cultural customs, year-end cleaning, and travel tips for the festive season....
Japanese Culture: What Should I Pay Attention to in Hatsumode?
Experience Japan’s New Year tradition with this easy guide to Hatsumode—when to visit, what to wear, and how to follow shrine and temple etiquette....
Discover Japan’s Silver Week: An Autumn Getaway
Discover the magic of Japan's Silver Week in September, a unique autumn holiday offering extended breaks and cultural celebrations....
Use Mobile Suica and Pasmo Cards on iPhone: Add Suica to Apple Wallet
Learn how to add and use Mobile Suica and Pasmo cards on iPhone via Apple Wallet. A convenient way to travel in Japan without...
[Updated 2025]Tokyo Safety Guide: Best & Worst Wards for Living and Solo Travelers
Explore Tokyo's 23 wards with full 2024 crime stats, showing the safest and least safe areas for travelers, students, and solo female residents....
The Fair Usage Policy ( FUP ) You Should Know Before Renting An Unlimited WiFi
Discover why your internet speed may slow down abroad despite unlimited data plans. Learn about the Fair Usage Policy and tips to avoid speed...
Pocket WiFi vs eSIM: Internet Access in Japan
Discover the best options for internet access in Japan, comparing pocket WiFi, eSIM, SIM cards, and free WiFi for your travel needs....
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...
Japanese Vocabulary Related to Earthquake and Disaster Prevention
It's essential to understand some Japanese vocabulary related to earthquake and disaster prevention. There're some Japanese terms and simple sentences for you....
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...
Where to Get Free Wi-Fi When Traveling in Japan?
Free Wi-Fi in Japan might not be a new concept for you, as there’s plenty of information available online, whether you’re searching for it...
How to Save Data on Smartphone While Traveling
Knowing how to save data on smartphone while traveling helps especially when you have a limited amount of data to use. For instance, when...
How much DATA does TikTok use per hour? Tips for saving data
TikTok boasts some of the most creative content online. Despite its shorter video format compared to YouTube, TikTok’s bite-sized clips are captivating, often leading...
Weekday Adventure! JR East Japan Travel Kyun Early Bird Discount Pass
Hey Wanderlusters! Gather ’round for some fantastic travel news if you’re planning to jet off to Japan between February 14th and March 14th, 2024....
Japan Travel Guide: Prepaid SIM Card Comparison and Recommendations
Planning a trip to Japan and wondering how to stay connected? Prepaid SIM cards are a convenient way to access mobile data and keep...
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...
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...
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...
Koinobori in Japan’s May : Children’s Day? Boys’ Day? Girl’s Day?
If you’ve been to Japan during Golden Week in late April/early May, you’ll have seen Koinobori(carp flags) hanging in the streets. Most of them...
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...
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...
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...
Movie Theater Guide and Discount Days in the Shinjuku Shibuya Area
Sure, you could stay home and stream movies on your computer, but there’s still nothing quite like cozying up in the seat of a...