Japan Weather Association’s “Tokurusu Bosai” Project website has released new contents in English titled “避難（ひなん）の心得（こころえ） 地震編（じしんへん）for foreigners” (Hinan no kokoroe jishinhen for foreigners), which...
How to Find a Good Restaurant in Japan
Experiencing food culture is one of the most exciting parts of traveling foreign countries. The survey “Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan,” which...
Dragon Ball Stamp Rally by JR East (Until Feb.27)
A railway company JR East is now holding the Dragon Ball stamp rally event until February 27th. Depending on the number of the stamps...
Night Lighting of Weeping Cherry Tree in Rikugien Gardens
The famous weeping cherry tree and feudal lord’s garden at Rikugien will be lit up from March 16 until April 2. During the night lighting...
NAVITIME Route Search App for Japan Rail Pass Holders
The android app “Japan Travel”, a route search app for foreign visitors by NAVTINES JAPAN CO., LTD has been upgraded last week. The new...
Tokyo Metro Launched A New Type of Ticket Vending Machine for Foreign Visitors
In order to provide a better user experience, Tokyo Metro launched a new type of ticket vending machine for the subway which provides guidance...
JR EAST Travel Service Center Opens in Ikebukuro Station
JR East announced on the 16th that they will be opening JR EAST TRAVEL SERVICE CENTER in Ikebukuro Station east exit on October 1st....
Hidaka Kinchakuda Spider Lily Festival (Sep.17-Oct.2)
Spider lilies in Japanese is “彼岸花” (Higanbana) or “曼珠沙華” (Manjushage). There are many saying about how to interpret the name. One of the most...
International Museum Day! A List of Museums Open for Free on May 18
Since 1977, International Museum Day is organised worldwide around May 18. This year in Japan, around 280 museums and galleries are holding events, guided...
Rental Showcase Shops in Tokyo
A “rental showcase” is a small showcase which anyone can rent to exhibit and sell their items including those that are self-made. The rental...
ODAKYU Enoshima-Kamakura Free Pass – The Most Reasonable Travel Pass to Get Around Enoshima-Kamakura
Enoshima-Kamakura is one of the most popular daytrip destination from Tokyo. It is famous for the beautiful temples and shrines, as well as the...
Kamogawa Delta in Kyoto
Kamogawa Delta(Kamo River Delta) is a delta in Kamo River(鴨川). It is also known as the start of Kamo River, which is known as...
A New Bus Pass to be Launched in September, 2016
JBL(Japan Bus Lines), a consortium of about 60 bus operators in Japan will launch a new bus pass for foreign visitors in September. The...
Japan Duty Free GINZA, an Airport-style Duty-free Shop Opens in Ginza
The first airport-style duty-free shop in honshu (the main island) has opened on January 27, in Ginza, Tokyo, on the 8F of Ginza Mitsukoshi...
24H Currency Exchange Machine Installed in Family Mart Convenience Stores in the Metropolitan Area
Starting February 1, currency exchange machines will be installed in Family Mart convenience stores in the Metropolitan area. Today, the machine has been placed...
“The Exhibition of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon” in Roppongi Hills (Apr.16-Jun.19)
“The Exhibition of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon” will be held at Sky Gallery located in Tokyo City View, the observation deck in Roppongi Hills,...
Hiroyuki Asada 30th Anniversary Exhibition at space caiman (Until Apr. 25)
To celebrate the completion of the comic series “Tegami Bachi” and the 30th Anniversary of the author’s career as an artist, “Hiroyuki Asada 30th...
Experience the World of Gudetama at “Gudetama Gudegude Tour” (Apr. 28-May 8)
An event of the popular Sanrio character Gudetama (which can be translated to the “lazy egg”) will be held at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro,...
New BEAMS JAPAN and BEAMS F SHINJUKU Stores Opened!
A clothing retailer BEAMS sells various selected fashion items of domestic and international brands, as well as their original brands. On April 28, 2016,...
500 TYPE EVA Cafe and 500 TYPE EVA SHOP to be Open in Hakata Station (Nov.7)
On November 7th, on the day Evangelion Shinkansen “500 TYPE EVA” starts its operation, 500 TYPE EVA Cafe and 500 TYPE EVA SHOP will...
AnimeJapan 2016 (Mar.25-27)
The world’s biggest event of anime, AnimeJapan will be held for the third time this year from March 25, Friday to 27, Sunday at...
Anime and Manga Related Museums and Theme Parks
Anime (Japanese animation) and Manga (Japanese comic books) have become great parts of Japanese culture that are highly valued in the world. For many...
JR East Kamakura-Enoshima Pass
Kamakura-Enoshima area is where visitors can enjoy both traditional Japan and the nature. There are historical places such as the Great Buddha statue (the...
Evangelion Shinkansen “500 TYPE EVA” to be Running From the Fall!!
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Sanyo Shinkansen and the 20th anniversary of Evangelion TV anime series, JR West will be starting “Shinkansen: Evangelion...
“Tokyu One-Day Open Ticket” by Tokyu Corporation
“Tokyu One-Day Open Ticket” that allows unlimited rides on Tokyu lines will be available from September 1, 2015. Tokyu’s main line, Tōyoko line connects...
Samurai Museum Opens in Kabukicho Shinjuku
Tonboya Co., Ltd. has launched a museum Samurai Museum in Kabukicho Shinjuku, Tokyo on September 20th. In the museum, real armor, swords, and other...
MUJI’s Tax-Free Shop Increased to 54 Locations!
Starting October 5th, 2015, MUJI is increasing tax-free shops throughout Japan. Now tax-free shopping is available for foreign customers at 54 locations. New Tax-free...
World Cosplay Summit 2015 to be held in Nagoya (July 25 – Aug 2)
The world’s largest international cosplay event, World Cosplay Summit organized by World Cosplay Summit Executive Committee, will be held for the 13th time from...
JR-EAST Train Info (JR East)
An official app from JR-EAST in English is released. Another handy app related to train information has been released from JR East on March...
Tax-free Shopping at Convenience Stores!
In addition to Seven Eleven convenience stores in Asakusa and Seiin (Kyoto), Family Mart convenience store has also started offering tax free shopping for...