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Exploring Tokyo Station: 10 Must-Visit Spots Around the Heart of Tokyo

Tokyo Station Downtown

The Tokyo Station area is known for its fascinating coexistence between magnificent historic buildings and towering, modern skyscrapers. We will show you the area's most famous sightseeing spots, as well as secret sights that should not be missed when touring Tokyo Station, the heart of the Japanese capital.

Japan’s Yummy Pork Cutlets: 3 Places to Enjoy “Tonkatsu” in Stylish Shibuya for Under 1,500 Yen!

Shibuya Other Japanese Food
Slice of Paradise! 10 Serene Beaches In And Around Tokyo

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Beaches
Three 100-Yen Shops to Add to Your Japan Bucket List

100 Yen Shops
A Beer-Loving American Visits a Japanese Rooftop Beer Garden: What’s The Irresistible Magic of Tobu Department Store’s “Bulgogi Legend of Fireβ?”

Ikebukuro All You Can Eat
Traveling Japan Alone? How to Make the Most Out of Your Solo Trip!

Other Sightseeing
5 Places in Tokyo to Get Your American Food Fix

Shibuya Fast Food Restaurants

Best View of Shibuya Crossing?! Check out the Deck in Magnet by Shibuya 109!

Shibuya Department Stores

When you think about Shibuya, images of the world’s busiest intersection probably come to mind. Now there’s an incredible new way to see this scene. A fashion building right in front of the scramble intersection – 109 Men’s – recently received a huge makeover. One of its main attractions is the Crossing View and Crossing Photo – offered at the Mag’s Park section on the rooftop, which affords a prime, bird’s-eye view of Shibuya’s famous scramble intersection. Here we take a close look at what Magnet by Shibuya 109 has to offer!

Top 10 Must-Buy Hello Kitty Items at Sanrio World Ginza – Limited Goodies and Special Finds!

Ginza Other Shopping
Make-up Haul! The Top 10 Must-Buy Japanese Cosmetics of 2018 at Shibuya Loft!

Shibuya Other Shopping
Midnight Dining in Shinjuku?! All the Meat and Rice You Can Eat – for just ¥980!

Shinjuku Yakiniku
[Movie] Art Aquarium: Experiencing Tokyo's Incredible Living Exhibition!

Tokyo Station Other Contemporary Arts
Visiting Tokyo Cat Cafe "Temari no Ouchi" - Cute and Fluffy, Just Like a Picture Book!

Kichijoji Other Sightseeing
Enjoying Summer in Japan! 10 Imaginative Summer Goods at Shibuya Loft!

Shibuya Other Shopping

Samurai Museum: Get to Know the Spirit of Japan’s Warriors

Shinjuku Other Museums

Samurai are one of the most well-known icons of Japanese culture. Recognizable by their distinctive helmets and deadly katana weapons, these warriors were characterized by their extreme dedication to the belief of honor above life. Tokyo’s Samurai Museum provides deeper insight into this unique facet of Japanese culture to further understand what it truly meant to be a samurai in old Japan. Samurai Museum offers visitors the chance to see real samurai armor and weapons up close, as well as in-depth educational tours in English, workshops, and exciting sword battle performances that showcase samurai actors in action! If you are interested in taking a samurai selfie, you even have the chance to wear some replica armor!

[MOVIE] Achieve Your Cosplay Dreams at Cosplay Studio Crown!

Akihabara Culture Experience
Nogi Shrine – Discovering Modern-Day Shinto and the Real Last Samurai

Roppongi Shrines
[MOVIE] Character, Harmony, and Elegance: The Art of Bonsai

Ningyocho / Monzen-Nakacho / Kasai Culture Experience
[MOVIE] Navigating Virtual Airspace with Skyart JAPAN

Shinagawa Adventure Activities
[MOVIE] A Japanese Drum Experience at TAIKO-LAB

Shibuya Other Sightseeing
[MOVIE] Tokyo Joypolis: Odaiba’s Indoor Amusement Park of Thrills and Fun

Odaiba Theme Parks

10 Things to Buy With Your Last ¥1,000 Before Leaving Japan!

Ever wonder what do to do with the leftover yen you have at the end of your Japan trip? Sure, you could exchange it before leaving—but with the exchange rate and after the fees are taken out, you’re not left with a whole lot. Here are a few things you can buy to get your money’s worth out of your last 1,000 yen. Japan has a reputation for being expensive but it’s also a place where you can buy a variety of quality goods at a reasonable price. All you need is 1,000 yen, and you’re set—there’s a whole lot that you can buy. Make the most of your stay in Japan with something memorable. Try out new flavors of a snack or drink! Pick up last-minute gifts. Just 1,000 yen can solve your problems! Use your final yen to pick up affordable goods that you can only buy in Japan. In this article we’ll share ten tips on how you can make the most of your leftover yen.

Hokkaido sightseeing information! Key things you need to know the climate in Hokkaido

Sapporo / Chitose
Sightseeing, Gourmet, Shopping! The Best of Hakodate

Hakodate Downtown
Tips from a Japanese Travel Expert! 10 Things You Must Know Before Making Lodging Reservations in the Tokyo Area

Tokyo Station
4 Mouth-Watering Vegan Restaurants to Visit in Tokyo

Shinjuku Japanese cuisine
Welcome to Tokyo's Street of Youth! Top 6 Recommendations in Shimokitazawa for 2018

Shimokitazawa
Climbing Season has Started! How to Prepare to Hike Mt. Fuji

Mt. Fuji Outdoor Activities

Why Do Japanese People Apologize So Much? The Hidden Meanings of “Sumimasen”

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas

A lot of people know about the Japanese word sumimasen, meaning “sorry,” even though they don’t speak the language. It’s not an exaggeration to say that sumimasen is one of the most famous Japanese words, alongside konnichiwa (hello) and arigatō (thank you). However, how many people know that sumimasen has more meanings than that of an apology? Sumimasen is used by Japanese people every day, but its meaning differs greatly depending on the situation, sometimes meant as an apology, sometimes not. Among the Japanese, the word carries great meaning, is incredibly versatile, and entirely indispensable for building interpersonal relationships. Of course, there are various situations in which it is used as an apology, but also when asking for the way, when calling staff at a restaurant, when expressing gratitude, and so on – depending on the moment and the situation, the features of sumimasen change in all sorts of ways. Therefore, it’s wrong to say that Japanese people say sorry a lot and apologize for anything. Sumimasen is not only used as an apology. For Japanese people, the word sumimasen is rich in diversity and incredibly useful, but it is also a word that can lead to misunderstanding if its meaning is not properly understood. This time, let us explore the secrets hidden in sumimasen, a word that is indispensable for Japanese daily life.

Japanese KitKat: The Secret Stories Behind the 300+ Unique Flavors
A Curious Look into Japan’s Safety – Why Does Your Lost Wallet Return in Japan?

Tokyo Station
Hokkaido’s “Soul Food”: Checking Out Zangi, Zantare and Karaage!

Kushiro Other Japanese Food
From America to Japan – My Personal Culture Shock Top 10

Sapporo / Chitose
Think you know Japan? Checking behind the nation's average life expectancy and more!

Tokyo Station
Where to Go to See Flowers in Japan during Any Season

Harajuku Other Nature

Staying Connected in Japan: Getting a Japanese SIM Card, Portable Wi-Fi & More!

You’re almost ready for your trip to Japan! The excitement is palpable, but you may also be wondering how you’ll manage to stay connected while in the Land of the Rising Sun. One of the worst feelings for an international traveler is that of finding oneself in a foreign (often unknown) country, with no way to communicate. Not knowing something, or someplace, doesn’t scare us anymore, since we have all the knowledge we need literally at our fingertips, but when travelling abroad, using our devices could require a little bit of planning and some hardware. Worry not! Keep reading to learn all there is to know about staying connected in Japan so you can choose the best option for you!