Discover the intriguing differences in Japanese escalator etiquette across regions like Tokyo & Osaka. Learn how to navigate them smoothly during your travels....
Can You Use Suica in Osaka? Yes — But Watch These Kansai-Specific Limitations
Suica works in Osaka and the Kansai region, but it has important limitations. Learn how it differs from ICOCA, where it’s accepted, and key...
Must-See for Traveling in Japan: Learn to Read Japanese Addresses in 3 Minutes!
Learn how Japanese addresses work, from postal codes and prefectures to chome and building numbers, with clear examples to help you navigate Japan....
Shinkansen from Tokyo to Osaka at 25% Discount! Discover the Platt Kodama Campaign
a money-saving option for traveling from Tokyo to Osaka on the Shinkansen. Through the Platt Kodama program, passengers can get a 25% discount on...
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....
Tokyo Travel Guide 2025: Easy Routes & Must-See Spots
Plan your 2025 Tokyo trip with this concise guide covering top attractions, simple one-day routes, and essential tips for smooth, easy travel....
Suica Penguin to Retire in 2026: Farewell to Japan’s Beloved Suica Card Mascot
The Suica Penguin, Japan’s beloved IC card mascot, will retire in 2026. Learn why it’s leaving and how travelers can still find Suica Penguin...
FAQ of Women-only Trains in Japan
Learn about women-only trains compartments in Tokyo, including their locations, operating times, and rules for male passengers, in this comprehensive guide....
Japanese Baked Sweet Potato: Top 3 Yakiimo Stores in Tokyo
This passage introduces you to the 3 best yakiimo(baked sweet potato) specialty stores in Tokyo to satisfy your sweet (potato?) tooth....
2024 Japanese Foliage Season: Where to See Maples in Autumn?
Discover the best spots and timing for Japan’s 2024 autumn foliage season, featuring top destinations like Kyoto, Tokyo, and Hokkaido for stunning maple views....
Best Month to Visit Tokyo: Weather and Outfit Guide
We've compiled the weather and the temperature and humidity conditions for each month in Tokyo, along with outfit suggestions and activities for each...
Shinkansen Tokyo to Osaka: Key Trip Info
This article will provide you with all the essential information you need for your Shinkansen journey from Tokyo to Osaka....
First Time in Japan Must-See! Narita Airport Transportation Guide
When you plan to visit Tokyo, Narita Airport is often your first stop. As one of Japan’s busiest international airports, Narita Airport serves as...
Guide to Accessing Haneda Airport: A Must-See for First-Time Visitors to Japan
Haneda Airport is the closest airport to Tokyo, connecting Japan to the rest of the world. This passage tells you how you can get...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Tokyo Akasaka is Transformed into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Opening of Harry Potter Café and Theme Shop
The stage play “Harry Potter and The Cursed Child” based on the original story by Jack Thorne, J.K. Rowling and John Difney will come...
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...
Nine-and-three-quarter platforms in Tokyo? Seibu Ikebukuro & Toyoshima-en stations will be transformed into Harry Potter-themed stations
It is expected that in 2023, the world’s second Harry Potter Studios(Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter) will be...
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...
The world’s second “Harry Potter Studio Tour” opening in Tokyo in 2023! Formerly known as Toyoshima-en Park
Next year will be the 20th anniversary of the release of the Harry Potter film series: Harry Potter: The Sorcerer’s Stone. Are you a...
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...
JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020 on Sale! Available on non-Japanese passport
The “JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020”, a rail pass originally planned to be on sale exclusively for the Tokyo Olympics from July to...