You’ve likely seen pictures of video or the trains in Tokyo stuffed past capacity, office workers nearly spilling out of the doors during the...
A Guide to Karaoke in Japan featuring the Most Popular Chains
When you think of karaoke, maybe you picture a single spotlight on a stage, groups of friends gathered on barstools trying to convince some...
National Holidays in Japan 2019 and Travel Tips for the 10 Day Golden Week
How many of us have had this happen. You get into your destination city, and your first day out, you’re ready to make your...
Movie Theater Guide and Discount Days in the Shinjuku Shibuya Area
Sure, you could stay home and stream movies on your computer, but there’s still nothing quite like cozying up in the seat of a...
Tokyo Tomari: Introducing Wise Owl Hostels Shibuya
Making its appearance as the first spotlight tomari in our new article series, we’re happy to introduce a new generation hostel, Wise Owl...
Navigate Japan Offline With These 3 Apps!
The hotels are booked, your itinerary is set, and you’re excited to head to Japan for some much needed exploration. If you happen to...
Best 3 English Booking Sites for Ryokans, the Traditional Japanese Inn
Now that we’ve moved past a wave of late summer typhoons, fall is finally in the air! With the cooler weather and fall foliage...
New Fairy tale Flavors from Haagen Dazs, Japan Limited!
Haagen Dazs is stepping into the world of fantasy. On October 2nd, the newest limited edition flavors were released in Japan, based on two...
Air BnB Policy Changes in Japan And Where to Book Alternatives
In 2013, AirBnb made its launch in Japan and quickly became a go to site for booking from abroad. With options ranging from homestays...
Tell Us What You Want to Know! Reader Questionnaire
At Get Around Japan, we are invested in creating quality content based on the needs of our readers. We’re pumping up our content efforts...
Regional Specialties: Fukuoka’s Top 3 Ramen Spots
During your stay in Japan, if you find yourself in the southern island of Kyushu, stopping into the city of Fukuoka. Fukuoka, found in the...
A Brief Introduction to Aogashima – A Tiny Island of Tokyo
One of the best things in life is the opportunity to get to know the world, to see something new and surprising in every...
Must Check! Shopping at Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
Shinsaibashi-suji is located at Chuo-ku ward, one of the wards of Osaka. It is famous because of the 600m roofed shopping arcade. Along the...
The 10th Tokyo Ramen Show! (Oct.25-Nov.4)
Tokyo Ramen Show 2018 will be held from October 25 to November 4 at Komazawa Park. This year will mark the 10th anniversary of...
Summer Festival at Azabu-Juban and Original Named Tenugui(Aug. 25&26)
It’s now midst of hot summer! At the end of summer, in Azabu-Juban, near Roppongi, there is a Summer Festival! It is called ‘Noryo-Matsuri’...
Pocket WiFi Rental at Narita Airport
Get Around Japan Reader Exclusive Offer! Use the following coupon code at CDJapan Rental and receive 6% off all items! COUPON CODE: GETAJ Rent a...
Shonen JUMP x Tokyo Metro Stamp Rally 2! (Until Aug.31)
Tokyo Metro is holding “Shonen JUMP x Tokyo Metro Stamp Rally 2” to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ”Shonen JUMP” magazine, until August 31,...
Basic Guide to Hot Spring “Onsen” in Japan
Japan has thousands of natural hot springs and resort towns that surround them. Going to an “onsen,” hot springs in Japanese, is part of...
Left or Right? Japanese Escalator Etiquette
If you are first time visitor to Japan, you may be surprised that Japanese people automatically stand on one side and keep the other...
Japanese Traditional Fans Exhibition and Sale
During `Japanese Traditional Fans Exhibition and Sale` at `Asa no Ha` store in Azabujuban / Roppongi, Tokyo, you can find also traditional round fans...
Taking a Taxi in Tokyo
The most convenient and economical way to travel around Tokyo would be by trains and subways. However, when you missed the last train or...
Tokyo Summer Sale Information 2018
After the rainy season, the humid Japanese summer begins. Just around the same time, summer sale starts in many department shops! Some shops start...
Pocket Wi-Fi Rental at Chubu Centrair International Airport (Nagoya)
Rent a Pocket Wi-fi for Easier Travel Renting a pocket wi-fi has become common among foreign travellers in Japan. As we wrote in the...
Japanese Traditional Fans Exhibition and Sale at Asa no Ha (Until End of Aug.)
The Tenugui (hand-dyed cotton textile) shop `Asa no Ha` at Azabu-Juban / Roppongi invites you to Summer Special event—Japanese traditional fans exhibition and sale!...
Summer Anime and Manga Events 2018!
For anyone interested in Japanese anime and manga culture, here are the top 5 anime and manga related events held every summer in Japan....
Rent a pocket Wi-fi and SIM card to Get Around Japan Easier
Preparing for your trip to Japan?! What’s on your checklist? Although we have network throughout the country, the service is only available to those...
Tokyo Ramen Street under Tokyo Station
Tokyo’s eight famous ramen restaurants all in one alley! Japanese ramen is now recognized worldwide as one-of-a-kind noodle dish. Tokyo Ramen Street is an...
Fuji Rock, Summer Sonic, and other Summer Music Festivals
Many music festivals are held in Japan during the summer. Some of you may be visiting Japan to join the festival and to enjoy...
Bus Service From and To Narita Airport and Hakuba for Skiers
Alpico Kotsu Co., Ltd is operating a direct bus service from and to Narita airport and Hakuba, Nagano, during the winter ski season. The...
Japan Rail Pass Available for Sale in Japan until March 2020 (Extended)
*ARTICLE UPDATED FEBRUARY 20th. See the official press release here For a full purchasing guide, see our recent article The Ultimate Guide to the Japan...