I’m sure some of you have installed video apps such as YouTube and Netflix and usually watch videos on your iPhone. However, don’t you...
Beautiful aliases of Japanese months
Japan is a country that loves “beauty”. For the ordinary red, yellow and blue, they have such names as “akane”, “yamabuki” and “ruri”, and...
【Tips】What are the representative colors of Tokyo Metro?
If you take the subway in Tokyo, you will definitely find a sign that reads： This is a photo taken at Ueno Station in...
FF14 Co-brand! A New Fried Chicken Kun: Light and Dark Crystal Flavor in Japanese Convenience Store Lawson
Final Fantasy XIV (FF14) will soon add Patch 6.0, Endwalker, the fourth major version update. The Japanese convenience store LAWSON has recently started a...
Japanese Convenience Store Familymart’s Fami-chicken 40% Increment? All the Bento Snacks Increased in Quantity without Any Price Increase!
We previously wrote an article about Japanese convenience store Family mart’s fried chicken nuggets: Fami-chicken (if you haven’t seen it, check out this article.)...
Facing Typhoon and Earthquake : 5 Recommended Disaster Prevention Apps in Japan
Japan is one of the countries with many natural disasters. We have been hit by typhoons, earthquakes and other natural disasters, and in 2021,...
A Shrine For Breakups? Cutting Ties at an Engiri Jinja in Japan
There are times in life when past relationships weigh us down. For whatever reason, we just can’t seem to move forward and grow away...
Japan only! Starbucks Japan Launches 47 Prefectural Local Flavor Frappuccinos
It has been 25 years since the first Starbucks store opened in Ginza, Tokyo. This year, to celebrate its 25th anniversary in Japan, Starbucks...
What kind of snacks do Japanese people usually like to eat?
When it comes to what kind of souvenirs to bring back to Japan, it is easy to think of things like White Lovers chocolate...
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...
ahamo, povo, linemo: When do they start? What are the features? Read before Apply
The online-only plans of the three major companies (DOCOMO, KDDI/AU, and SOFTBANK), “ahamo,” “povo,” and “linemo,” will begin accepting applications sequentially from the middle...
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...
CDJapan Rental‘s New Subscription Plan: Welcome back to Japan!
Many of you who were unable to return to Japan due to the coronavirus pneumonia outbreak must have recently made the journey back to...
Post Card: Demon Slayer(Kimetsu no Yaiba) the Movie: Mugen Train On Sale
Demon Slayer(Kimetsu no Yaiba) the Movie: Mugen Train was released on October 16 in Japan. The other day, I watched it and it was...
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...
Telework Series: Making a Home Office in a Tokyo One-Room Apartment
For those of us who have been Work From Home for a good while, you know all too well how easy it is for...
Pocket WiFi for Remote Work in Japan, CDJapan Rental Special Rates
Many of you are aware that GetAround Japan is sponsored by its parent company, CDJapan Rental. CDJapan Rental supports tourists, business persons and residents...
Travel (Online!) To Hitachi, Japan With Endless Fields of Blue Flowers
With the current pandemic keeping us inside, it’s not just a matter of not being able to travel abroad. Many of us are feeling...
Tenki no Ko: Weathering With You is the New Hit From Director of ‘Your Name’
Debuting in 2016, Kimi no Na Wa (given the English title, Your Name) not only became the film of dreams for teens in Japan, it proved to...
Get Ready for Valentines! 6 Places to Buy Valentines Chocolate in Tokyo
Who doesn’ t love good chocolate? And we’ve arrived at Valentines, the perfect chance to buy something sweet for yourself or share with others....
The Access Narita: a LCC highway bus service to and from Narita Airport
Bus services to and from Narita Airport are becoming popular among locals and foreign tourists with the emergence of the budget bus services. The...
My Mizu: An App for Finding Public Drinking Water
Japan is one of the largest consumers of plastic in the world, coming in second only behind the United States, which mind you, has...
The New Generation of Data: eSIMs for Travel in Japan
A totally digital SIM?! Is that even possible? That’s right, with the advent of eSIMs, getting your phone connected to a data network abroad...
Picking up Your Pocket WiFi Rental at Narita Airport Post Office
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Veganism is a Japanese Tradition Too! Shoujin Ryouri
A promise to make no use of animal products as a rejection of causing harm to other living things. Well, that’s how many people...
Three Underrated Spring Destinations in Japan
Spring is in the air! Most literally. For those who have seasonal allergies, you might be all too familiar with Japan’s infamous hayfever (known...
Artist Feature: Yuni Yoshida, Photographer and Designer At Marunouchi House until May 19th!
Japan’s art scene is known for having close ties with the design world. Several fine art photographers can also be found working alongside top...
The Best Pocket WiFi Rental in Japan 2019
Get Around Japan Reader Exclusive Offer! Use the following coupon code at CDJapan Rental and receive 6% off all items! COUPON CODE: GETAJ More than...
How to Enjoy Valentine’s Day in Japan if You’re Single
So anywhere that Valentine’s Day is celebrated, it can be a little disheartening to see everyone paired off and snuggling up to celebrate the...
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...