As my husband’s previous post “How to use Japanese toilets and proper etiquette.“,He was not sure which way to face Japanese toilet but he found a sticker on wall in toilet at first time in Japan …
Continue reading »Kinken Shop or Japan Rail Pass (JR PASS) ?
After 2 days in Tokyo, we were going to Osaka which is my sweet home town.We picked up our luggage at the ryokan in Asakusa and stopped by a Kinken shop near Asakusa station. Kinken shop …
Continue reading »How to use Japanese toilets and proper etiquette.
Every time I ran into any issues while we were in Japan I knew I just had to turn to my wife and get my answer. Whether it would be getting help with translating, converting …
Continue reading »PASMO and SUICA Card for Train Pass
When me and my husband took the train for the first time, I forgot to show him how to put ticket into a machine and that he needs to keep the small ticket to walk out.He was behind …
Continue reading »Useful APPs for the very complicated Tokyo rail way
Before I visit Japan, I downloaded 2 applications on my phone.Both are navigation for rail way. Trains and Subways are all over on central Tokyo and it’s easy to be lost.(Buses are also one option …
Continue reading »My first stay in a real Ryokan (Japanese inn)
It was raining when we arrived in Asakusa. I wanted to get out of the rain but at the same time I wanted to start exploring Japan and didn’t want to waste any time. Me …
Continue reading »Where are all the trash cans in Japan ?
Walking around Japan, the first thing you will notice is how clean it is. The second thing you’ll notice is the complete lack of any trash cans anywhere , especially in public places. One would …
Continue reading »Tsukiji Fish Market
A trip to Tokyo won’t be complete without a stop at the world famous Tsukiji Fish Market especially now that they are moving to a new location in 2016. The tuna auction starts at 5AM …
Continue reading »After Asakusa, Tsukiji Fish Market
After we went to Senso-ji, we went to Tsukiji Fish Market. I’d been to Tsukiji before but it was Tsukiji Jogai Market (Tsukiji outer market). There is Jogai (outer) and Jonai (inner) markets. For Jogai market, …
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Visiting Japan with or without a Visa
Can I get in ? Planning on visiting Japan ? Start by making sure the country will let you in. You wouldn’t want to waste money and time.Don’t be that tourist spending tons of money …
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