What is Japan Rail Pass?
The Japan Rail Pass (also commonly called JR Pass) is a cost effective rail ticket which can be used for long distance train travels everywhere in Japan. The pass can be utilized only by foreign visitors who hold a Tourist…
Category Tokyo
Enjoying the Yoyogi Park
Surrounded by cherry blossoms in spring, golden leaves in autumn and entertainment all year round – Yoyogi Park is definitely worth visiting if you have found yourself in Yoyogikamizonocho, Tokyo. Whether you want to relax and lay under the falling…
Visiting Chiyoda for the first time
This might be the first time you have heard of Chiyoda, the city is one of the special 23 wards in Tokyo City. Special wards are little municipalities that started to form in 1947 after the local autonomy law was…
Discovering the Robot Restaurant in Tokyo
The Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku (Tokyo) is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan. Packed with neon lights, bright decorations, and loud music this restaurant will possibly be the most bizarre and unique dining experience you will ever…
Shinjuku Golden Gai: Travel guide
Illuminated in neon lights, exciting nightlife and rich history are only a few ways to describe the Shinjuku Golden Gai district. Dating back to the 1920s this district has left remains of that time architecture and lifestyle that today has…
Tokyo street food
Tokyo, Japan is one of the most popular food destinations around the world. Street food is cheap, fresh, and made right in front of you. Tokyo is considered to be the capital of dining in the foodie community. This city…
Tokyo 2020 Olympics to be held in 2021 due to coronavirus outbreak
The International Olympics Committee has officially announced that the Tokyo 2020 Olympics have been postponed until 2021 due to the coronavirus outbreak. Numerous countries had threatened to pull out of the Olympics before the decision was announced because they were…
Shinjuku Station, one of the busiest in the world
Shinjuku Station is the busiest railway station in the entire world. In excess of two million passengers use the station every day. Approximately one dozen subway and railway lines serve the station such as the JR Yamanote Line. The Station…
Japan Rail Cafe opens at Tokyo Station
On March 5, 2020, the Japan Rail Cafe opened at Tokyo Station in Chiyoda City, Tokyo. As a place to drink, eat, socialize, and learn about Japan, it offers many services in one convenient location. Operated by East Japan Railway…
Discovering Tokyo DisneySea
DisneySea is the world’s only Disney park themed for the sea. Just 15 minutes from Tokyo Station by train, the park features attractions filled with adventure, discovery, and wonder! The park is part of Tokyo Disney Resort located in Urayasu,…