Food & Drink Eat like a local
Sushi, tempura and kaiseki-ryori are nice. But even Japanese people do not eat them every day. if you are staying in Jap...
Japan Travel 101
Food & Drink 
Transportation Subways in Tokyo
Yesterday, I talked about Yamanote Line. Today, I would like to talk about subways in Tokyo. If you know Yamanote Line a...
Transportation Riding JR Yamanote Line
If you are in Tokyo and want to get around by public transportation, you are likely to ride JR Yamanote Line. When I fir...
Safe Travel What if there is an earthquake?
September 1 is disaster prevention day in Japan. On this day in 1923, the Great Kanto Earthquake devastated Greater Toky...
Transportation How to ride trains in Japan
Although I love travelling, getting on public transportation for the first time make me really nervous. Once I get on a ...
Planning Busy season in Japan
When you are making plans, it is good to know when would be busy season in Japan. 1.The busiest season ①Golden Week (End...
Shopping What is your size?
When shopping clothes overseas, you have hard time looking for the right size. Many people say Japanese size is really t...
Shopping List of popular shops in Japan
One of the fun of traveling is SHOPPING! From shopping, you can learn a lot about the country, don't you think?Here are ...
Transportation Where to buy Travel IC Card?
Travel IC cards vary depending on where they are purchased. Currently, travel IC cards can be used throughout Japan. The...
Transportation General information on train systems in Japan
When you look at transportation map in Japan, many visitors get confused. Don't worry. Japanese people are also confused...