When it comes to transportation cards in Japan, the Suica Card is a household name that everyone knows. The cute Suica penguin on the...
Suica and Pasmo Physical Card Sales Suspended – Use Your Phone for Cardless Travel
Due to the global chip shortage, Japan temporarily suspended the sale of two commonly used transportation IC cards for travelers, Suica and Pasmo, starting...
When to Visit Tokyo? Weather Guide & Outfit Suggestions for the Whole Year
Japan is a country with distinct four seasons, each offering its unique beauty during spring, summer, autumn, and winter. For first-time visitors to Japan,...
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...
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...
Must-See for Traveling in Japan: Learn to Read Japanese Addresses in 3 Minutes!
If you’re planning a trip to Japan or currently studying abroad here, you may have noticed that addresses in Japan can look quite different...
Guide to Accessing Haneda Airport: A Must-See for First-Time Visitors to Japan
If you’re a first-time visitor to Japan, chances are you’ll choose Tokyo or Osaka as your destination. Of the two major airports near Tokyo,...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
Japanese Baked Sweet Potato: Top 3 Yakiimo Stores in Tokyo
As the fall chill sets in, the Tokyo streets will fill with the warm sweet smell of roasting. You might be wondering, what is...
FAQ of Tokyo Women’s Only trains
Many people should have heard of the women-only compartments of the Japanese tram, because of the frequent occurrence of idiots on the Japanese tram,...
After the epidemic must visit! 2021 Japan’s new regulation opening attractions facilities six choices
Since the outbreak of the new pneumonia epidemic in early 2020, governments of various countries have introduced measures such as travel bans, foreigner bans,...
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...
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...
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...
Resident Evil 2 Cafe Collaboration in Akihabara through February 2019
The wildly popular game, Resident Evil 2 is coming alive in cafe form! Capcom has done these collaborations before, but this time, to commemorate its...