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...
SKYLINER & KEISEI INFORMATION CENTER Opens in Narita T1 Station
SKYLINER & KEISEI INFORMATION CENTER has opened in Narita Airport station (Terminal 1) on December 1. SKYLINER & KEISEI INFORMATION CENTER is an information...
Typical Reasons Trains Delay in Tokyo
There are many reasons trains delay. If you have ever taken any JR trains in Tokyo, you might have seen some confusing operation status...
Ghibli Park will Open in Nagoya in 2022!!
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...