Due to the global chip shortage, Japan temporarily suspended the sale of two commonly used transportation IC cards for travelers, Suica and Pasmo, starting...
Japanese Train Etiquette: 10 Tips for Riding Trains in Japan
When you travel in Japan, taking the train is a very common mode of transportation. While Japan’s train system is incredibly convenient and efficient,...
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...
Welcome Suica vs Regular Suica Card: What’s the Difference?
When tourists travel to Japan, many of them purchase a Suica card for convenient transportation. However, starting from June 8, 2023, Japan ceased the...
Why Do You Need to Buy Additional Tickets When Taking a Train? Japan’s Fare System Explained
Introduction: Taking a train in Japan may seem straightforward, but you might be wondering why sometimes you need to purchase additional tickets. Understanding Japan’s...
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...
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...
2022 Japanese Foliage Season: Where to See Maples in Autumn?
It’s already September and soon it will be the annual Japanese foliage season! Have you planned a foliage viewing route? I heard that the...
Enjoy Cashless Shopping in Japan with PayPay!
In Japan, in addition to traditional cash and credit card payments, there are more and more mobile payment methods, such as linepay, paypay, and...
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...
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...
How to Buy A Suica Card in Japan?
The most common way to travel to Japan on a free trip is definitely the Japanese trains. The Japanese trains are known for its...
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...
Ranking the Japanese Prefectures You Want to Visit after COVID-19! Do YouThink the Same as Japanese People?
It has been two weeks since June 10, when Japan officially opened its doors to foreign group tourists, and many tourists have come back...
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 Officially Reopens Entry for Foreign Tourist Visitors on June 10
On the evening of May 26, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida officially announced that foreign tourists will be admitted to Japan on June 10,...
Mt. Fuji knowledge: Tell you some little secrets about Mt. Fuji
When it comes to Japan, you will definitely think of the famous Mount Fuji. How much do you know about Mount Fuji? Perhaps you...
celebrating 150th anniversary: JR East offering unlimited rides on Shinkansen and limited express trains for 3 days
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the railroad, JR East is offering the JR EAST PASS, which allows unlimited rides on...