Preparing for Your Trip to Japan

A Cafe-Loving Writer’s Top 5 Japanese Coffee Shop Chains

2020.04.01

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Writer’s Picks: Top 5 Original Snack Foods From Japanese Convenience Stores

2020.04.01

New Extra-Large Luggage Rules for Shinkansen Explained! Things to Know and Advice

2020.03.27

A Guide to Japan’s Peak Travel Times – Avoid Them for an Amazing Trip!

2020.03.10

Recommended Books to Rediscover Japan and Its History From an Outside Perspective

2020.03.06

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Basic Etiquette When Visiting Japanese Homes, Including What to Wear and What to Expect

2020.03.02

Purchase Online for Even Greater Savings! Japan Rail Pass Guide: Prices and More Explained!

2020.02.21

A Must-Read If You’re Traveling To Kansai! 5 Affordable Unlimited-Ride Rail Passes

2020.01.31

Do Your Research Before the Olympics! A Primer for Summertime Weather and Access Information for Tokyo and Sapporo

2020.01.22

[Information on Great Deals] Become a d POINT Member and Save on Purchases at MatsumotoKiyoshi!

2020.01.17

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【Osaka/Kyoto】December to February Month-by-Month Guide for Winter Travel — What Clothes to Wear for the Weather and Temperature

2019.11.27

[Osaka & Kyoto] Wear the Right Clothes for the Weather! A Monthly Guide to Enjoying Fall Foliage from September – November

2019.10.31

A Complete Guide to Japanese Road Signs: Meanings and Differences

2019.09.06

Avoid troubles in Japan: Prepare for your trip; Purchasable emergency kits available in Japan!

2019.08.27

[Detailed Navigation] A Complete Guide to Tokyo Train Lines and Major Stations from an Expert Living in Tokyo

2019.07.16

Read This Before Your Trip! Smoking Rules and Etiquette in Japan

2019.06.07

[Special Edition] Useful Information to Know When You Get Hurt or Sick in Japan

2019.04.23

[Special Edition] All About Japan’s Rainy Season and Ways to Enjoy It

2019.04.11

[Special Edition] 30 Tips for Traveling in Japan

2018.09.27

Good to Know Before Your Trip – Bathrooms in Japan

2017.04.13

[In Times of Emergency] How to Cope When an Earthquake Occurs While You Are in Japan

2017.04.13

A Complete Guide on Dealing with Illness While in Japan

2017.04.06

Useful Japanese Phrases to Use at Hotels and Ryokans

2017.02.02

Japanese Phrases to Learn For An Enjoyable Shopping Experience

2017.01.26

[Video]Japanese Phrases to Remember When Sightseeing

2017.01.26

Basic Japanese Phrases for Communicating in Train Stations

2017.01.26

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Advice To Successfully Transfer Trains in Japan

2016.03.17

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Useful Japanese Phrases You Should Know

2016.03.04

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