How to Survive the Last Train in Tokyo
Despite being Japan's most populated city, trains still stop around 1 a.m. in Tokyo. So how do you survive the crowded crush on that final train home?
Convience Store Offers Free Cancer Screenings
Grab a cup of joe and test your blood for cancer cells at Lawson convince stores in Kyoto.
Rent an Island for a Day
For about as much as a month's rent in Tokyo, you can reserve an island for a day off the coast of Kanagawa Prefecture.
Advanced Japanese Dining Etiquette is Hard!
Think just not standing up your chopsticks in the rice bowl is enough? Even some Japanese diners—and long-term residents—don't know these detailed etiquette tips!
5 Top Trainspotting Sites in Tokyo
Want to enjoy some of Tokyo's best trainspotting sites? Here are five fantastic places to get the best views of Tokyo's trains without even entering a station!
9 Tips for Surviving Crowded Trains
Trains in Japan can become extremely packed—to the point where they feel like they're bursting at the seams! But if you follow these tips, you'll learn how to ride those crowded trains like a pro!
Wi-Fi Goes Underground—at Last
Communters and tourists alike can now enjoy free Wi-Fi while riding on Tokyo's Toei Asakusa Line, with more lines to come.
Japan's Most Popular Train Passes
Japan's railway companies have created multitudes of passes to attract passengers, which can be confusing and off-putting at first to novice riders. Let's check out some of the passes so you'll be ready to ride the rails!
5 Unique Date Destinations in Tokyo & Beyond
These unique date destinations and experiences would surely make your heart melt, and create memories you'll never forget.
10 Intricate Ins & Outs of Train Etiquette
Japan is well-known as a polite society, and knowing the rules of etiquette is important to getting around Tokyo. With these 10 tips, you'll be commuting like a local.
5 Reasons to Use Metropolitan Trains
Commuting in metropolitan areas has its drawbacks, but we're here to offer five great reasons to board those busy trains!
An Otaku's Dream Home
Let your geek flag fly in an affordable boarding house in Tokyo that welcomes anime, manga and video game fanatics.
An Art-Inspired Approach to Bridal Services
Need some fresh ideas to plan a unique wedding in Japan? TeamLab is now offering digital installation wedding services in Tokyo!
Never Get Lost in Shinjuku Station Again!
Finally, an app that helps you navigate the complexity of Tokyo and Shinjuku Stations!
Okinawa & Naha Travel on a Budget
Check out these wallet-friendly tours and activities in Naha to enjoy Okinawa's best sights without breaking the bank.
A Non-Drinker's Take on Japan's Drink Culture
As a (mostly) non-drinker, The Japan Guy has a pretty good memory of what happened at the 'izakaya' last night. Here's his take on the whole affair.
2 Ways to Cook Japanese Short-Grain Rice
Nami from Just One Cookbook gives us a few tips on how to prepare Japanese short-grain rice to perfection!
5 Cultural Tips for Snapping Photos in Japan
Before you snap that picture of the Lolita girl or that adorable kid wearing a mini kimono, you might want to learn about photography etiquette in Japan.
7 Weirdest Capsule Toys of 2016 (So Far!)
You won't believe some of the things you'll be able to get out of a capsule in Japan in 2016!
The Shinkansen Network in Japan
A visit to Japan is incomplete without some travel on the Shinkansen, Japan’s bullet train network. With a new line connecting Hokkaido, there isn’t a better time to see all of Japan in the blink of an eye!
