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eSIM in Japan: A Complete Guide to eSIMs for an Enhanced Experience
This article will take you deep into the world of eSIM providers in Japan and the enticing packages they offer, making your journey more...
Left or Right? Japanese Escalator Etiquette
Discover the intriguing differences in Japanese escalator etiquette across regions like Tokyo & Osaka. Learn how to navigate them smoothly during your travels....
Suica Guide 2024: How to Buy a Suica Card in Japan
Learn how to buy and use a Suica card in Japan for convenient access to trains and buses. Simplify your travel experience with our...
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....
Where to Get and Top-Up ICOCA Cards? Must-Read for Travel in Osaka
If you arrive in Japan from Kansai Airport in Osaka, you might consider purchasing an ICOCA card, which is exclusively available in the Kansai...
Understanding the Shinkansen Ticket System: Why Two Tickets Are Needed for Train Travel in Japan
Understanding the Shinkansen ticket system can be confusing for travelers in Japan. Learn why two tickets are necessary and how to use them effectively....
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...
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...
PayPay: Enjoy Cashless Shopping in Japan!
In Japan, in addition to traditional cash and credit card payments, there are more and more mobile payment methods, such as linepay, paypay, and...
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...
Japanese Train Etiquettes: 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,...
Tokyo Transportation Tips 01: Tokyo Transportation Overview. Never get lost in Tokyo!
Whether you have visited Tokyo or not, you will be amazed by this map of Tokyo’s transportation routes. Don’t worry! We’re going to give...
Where to Buy Prepaid SIM Cards Japan Quick Guide 2024!
If you’re coming to Japan and are looking for a Prepaid SIM to keep you going during your time here, we’ve got a great...
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...
Fukuoka Subway: Maximum Daily Fare of 640 Yen with Credit Card Touch Payment!
To welcome the World Swimming Championships, Fukuoka City introduced a new service. If your credit card supports touch payment, you can use it for...
The 25th Fuji-kawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival in 2023 (October 28 to November 23, 2023)
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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...
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...
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 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...
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...