Aichi Prefectual Government announced on April 25 that Ghibli Park by Studio Ghibliin will open in the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park in 2022!...
Cheap Eats! Restaurant/Fast-food Chains’ Monthly Discount Day
If you are going to be traveling Japan on a budget, it may be worthy to know those monthly “special day” that some restaurant/fast-food...
3 Places to See the Colorful Koinobori in Tokyo
Koinobori are carp-shaped wind socks flown outside of homes to wish children’s healthy growth on Children’s Day(May 5) in Japan. Many Children’s Day-related events...
Jump(Jump Magazines) Festa by Shueisha
The annual festival of Jump magazines at Makuhari Messe. Since 1999, Jump Festa is held on the 3rd weekend of December every year. This...
2018 The Cherry Blossom Forecast by Japan Weather Association (Mar.20)
The Sakura time has come earlier than usual this year! The latest Cherry Blossom Forecast has been published by Japan Weather Association today, March...
2018 The Cherry Blossom Forecast by Japan Weather Association (Mar.14)
The latest Cherry Blossom Forecast has been published by Japan Weather Association today. According to the forecast published today, the cherry blossoms will likely...
Pocket Wi-Fi Rental at Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Rent a Pocket Wi-fi for Easier Travel Renting a pocket wi-fi has become common among foreign travelers in Japan. As we wrote in the...
SAKE Spring 2018 in Kyoto (Apr.28 & 29)
Nozomi Inc. will hold a Japanese sake (liquor) event called “SAKE Spring 2018” on April 28th, Saturday, and 29th Sunday, in Kyoto. Over 200...
Scratch & Win Campaign at Tokyo Shopping Week Harajuku(Feb 1-28)
A shopping campaign exclusively for foreign tourists will be held in Omotesando and Harajuku area in Tokyo from February 1 to 28, 2018. During...
Dried Noodles Grand Prix 2017 (Feb.3&4)
“乾麺”(Kanmen) means dried noodles in Japanese, which are traditional Japanese food. Kanmen are dried during the production process and they can be stored over...
Valentine’s Day in Japan Means Chocolate Day!
Valentine’s Day in Japan is a day when women give gifts to men. Typically the gifts are chocolates. In February before the Valentine’s Day...
2018 Public Holidays in Japan
Before or after you plan your travel to Japan, it’s worthwhile to check if there are any public holidays during your stay in Japan,...
Shonan’s Jewelry Illumination 2017-18 (November 25th – February 18th)
“Shonan’s Jewelry Illumination 2017-18” is being held in the Enoshima Island located in the northern part of Kanagawa Prefecture, in the area known as Shonan. On Enoshima...
Japan Rail Pass to be on Sale in Japan from March
JR Group announced on November 11, that the Japan Rail Pass will be available for purchase in Japan from March 8, 2017, until March...
Ao no Dokutsu Illumination in Shibuya 2017(Nov 22- Dec 31st)
The winter illumination season this year is around the corner. The famous illumination event “Ao no Dokutsu” will also be held this year in...
MINNA no ILLUMI 2017(Nov 10-Jan 8)
MINNA no ILLUMI will be held this winter from November 10, 2017 to January 8, 2018 in Tokyo. MINNA no ILLUMI is an illumination event with pink as its theme...
“Hakone Kamakura Pass” on Sale from Dec. 1, 2017
ODAKYU ELECTRIC RAILWAY Co., Ltd. will issue a new pass for foreign tourists called “Hakone Kamakura Pass” on December 1, 2017. “Hakone Kamakura Pass”...
“Tokyo Subway Ticket” Now Available for Purchase at Major Train Stations
“Tokyo Subway Ticket” is a discount pass which allows the holder unlimited rides on all Tokyo Metro lines and Toei Subway lines for the...
Exclusive Express Highway Pass for Foreign Visitors
Here is a good news for those who are planning to travel around Japan by a rental car. Six expressway public corporations and local...
“Japan Official Travel App” Released by JNTO
Japan National Tourist Organization(JNTO) has issued Japan Official Travel App on September 21. Contents The app includes the following features: 1. Travel Guide Many...
Use LUGGAGE-FREE TRAVEL for Easier Travel in Japan
JTB, Panasonic, and Yamato Holdings will launch LUGGAGE-FREE TRAVEL, a luggage transportation service for foreign tourists in January 2018. The service will enable foreign tourists...
New Weather App Released for Foreign Visitors to Japan (11 Languages Available)
Japan Weather Association launched a new weather app for foreign visitors to Japan. The app’s name is “WeatherJapan” and it is available in 11...
“Osaka Nightclub Pass” for Club Hopping in Osaka
If you are you interested in clubbing in Osaka, we have good news for you! A travel agent, JTB West Corp., will be selling...
Where to Turn in Your Exchange Order to get JR Rail Pass in the Airports
For many foreign tourists, Japan Rail Pass is a must buy when they are planning to travel throughout Japan by JR railways. You need...
Narita International Airport Terminal1 Travel Center by JTB will Open on August 10
JTB Group will open a travel center, NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL 1 TRAVEL CENTER, for foreign tourists in Narita Aiport Terminal 1. At this...
MUJI Hotel(Tentative name) and Muji’s World Flagship Store will Open in Ginza, 2019 Spring
MUJI (Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd.) announced that they are planning to open the first (Tentative name) MUJI Hotel in Japan and Muji’s world flagship...
What You Should Do When You’ve Lost Your Personal Belongings in Japan
Otoshimono (落し物)are “lost items” in Japanese. A lot of you may have heard that lost items are actually found in Japan. It’s kind of...
How to Save Data on Smartphone While Traveling
Knowing how to save data on smartphone helps especially when you have a limited amount of data to use. For instance, when you are...
JR East Kamakura-Enoshima Pass vs ODAKYU Enoshima-Kamakura Free Pass
June in Kanto region of Japan means the coming of rainy seasons as well as the blossom of hydrangeas. Kamakura area in Kanagawa is...
Go Directly to Tokyo Disney Land from Narita Airport, “Narita Air&Bus!”
“Narita Air&Bus!” routes connect Narita Airport and major tourist destinations directly by bus. These routes were introduced in the summer of 2015 to make it...