November 28th
‘Tis the Season: A Timeline of Christmas in Japan
How Christmas developed into a secular "holiday" for couples and why KFC chicken became the holiday meal of choice.
Blog Archives
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Cheapest Way to Transfer Your Money Out of Japan
We've ranked the top 4 contenders.
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November 28th
Cheapest Transport from Haneda Airport to Tokyo
All the budget ways of getting into town.
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November 27th
Nature and Nikko: Tips for a Weekend Getaway
There may be no better place for a break.
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Your Japanese New Year: Traditions, Countdowns and Fireworks in Tokyo
Everything you need to know, including food, the first sunrise and where to celebrate.
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November 26th
Where to Be on New Year’s Eve: Tokyo Countdown Parties
Where to go for drinks, dancing, and of course the big countdown.
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November 21st
The Cheeriest Christmas Markets in Tokyo
If you too like your holiday season with a bit of European flair.
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November 20th
Top 10 Picks for Tokyo Winter Illuminations 2018-19
See various Tokyo districts try to out-do each other!
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November 19th
Cheap Tickets to the Robot Restaurant
Discount tickets to the infamous Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku are easy to find. Here's a quick guide to the best deals.
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November 15th
Eating with the Season: 10 Fall Foods to Try in Japan
The autumn season is rich with sweet and savory flavors!
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Countryside Lodges in Japan: Holidays Subsidized by Your Ward Office
Many Tokyo wards own country lodges that can be rented cheaply by residents, including foreigners. Here's how.
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Connecting to Wifi in Tokyo and Japan
Easy ways of connecting to the interwebs.
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November 14th
Tokyo to Kyoto: The Fastest and Cheapest Ways to Travel
Compare the different ways to get between the cities. Is it fastest and best to take the bullet train (Shinkansen)?
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November 13th
Your Prepaid SIM Card Options for Travel in Japan
A comparison of the best SIM cards for a short stay in Japan.
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November 2nd
Pasmo and Suica Cards: Smart Tokyo Travel (w/ Photo Instructions)
A Pasmo or Suica card is a must-have for easy travel around Tokyo. Don't fuss with individual tickets—just load and go!
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November 1st
November 2018: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
Looking for something to do in Tokyo this autumn? November events in Tokyo are full of fun and festivity. Here are five […]
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Koyo: 10 Places to See Autumn Leaves In and Around Tokyo
Prime spots to marvel at the stuff Mother Nature does with her pigment palette.
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October 27th
Suica Cards: Quick Guide to What, How, Where and Why
Everything you need to know about these handy little travel cards.
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October 25th
Nakiryu: Tantalizing Tantanmen with a Michelin Star
Nakiryu has been awarded a Michelin star for its famous tantanmen noodles: spicy, rich and definitely worth queuing for.
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October 24th
Autumn Day Trips from Tokyo to Give You Those Fall Feels
The trees are on fire. Here's where to go see them.
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October 21st
Pasmo Cards in Tokyo: The Lowdown
The what, why and where of these little IC travel cards.
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October 15th
Matcha Cafes: Green Tea in Tokyo
Cafes that specialize in green tea are surprisingly not that popular in Tokyo. Here are 3 cafes where you can get your […]
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October 12th
Four Awesome Autumn Bus Tours
Hankering after an autumn leaf viewing experience? Why not take a bus tour from Tokyo?
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October 11th
Cheapo Weekend for Oct 13-14: Fall Fireworks, Flowers and Food
Celebrate the season with a fall harvest fair, a fireworks show or an autumn stroll through flowered fields.