Take the road less travelled to discover the beauty of Japan- follow the Dragon! The Dragon Route is the alternative tourist path to the well-worn “Golden Route” which covers Tokyo from Kyoto. Known in Japanese as “Shoryudo” the Dragon Route cuts across the main Japanese island from north to south – an area that is …
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Rugby fans plotting a trip to Japan have already been put through the wringer- and that was just to get a match ticket! Others are already in their cars re-enacting an episode of the Wacky Races in a bid to be in Japan in a few weeks time. All share the same goal- wanting to …
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Japan’s southernmost prefecture, Okinawa is made up of four main island groups —- Okinawa Islands, Miyako Islands, Yaeyama Islands, and Daito Islands — all with an abundance of scenic natural landscapes and waterscapes and diverse flora and fauna to see, and fun and enjoyable activities to do. If you have a one-week vacation coming up …
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Are you worried that you will be bored out of your senses during your several hours of layover at Haneda Airport? Haneda Airport is Japan’s busiest airport, handling more than 60 million domestic and international passengers every year. It is situated less than 30 minutes away from central Tokyo, so you will have plenty of …
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Do you have a layover at Narita Airport and are wondering how to make the most out of your limited time there? About 60 kilometers away from central Tokyo, Narita Airport is one of Japan’s biggest airports. Everyday, it operates many domestic and international flights, making it one of the busiest in the world too. …
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Over the last few years, Tokyo has been renovating old stadiums, building new structures, and improving public transportation, to boost ease and convenience for visitors from all over the world who are coming for the 2020 Summer Olympics. If you plan to go to Japan for the Olympics, you should also make advance preparations yourself, …
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Starting 1st August 2019, Mobal sims can be collected from Tokyo Station! Just head to the Travelex booth located in the Marunouchi North exit. About Tokyo Station Tokyo Station is more than just a travel hub. Upgraded from a station to a “station-city” it’s now a must visit area. Collect your pre-ordered Mobal sim and …
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They say money can’t buy happiness, but money sure can buy tickets to the happiest place on Earth: DisneySea. That’s right, Tokyo is home to not just one Disneyland attraction park, but two of them! What’s even better is that DisneySea is specifically designed to be catered to adults rather than children. This place …
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If you want to try something new in Japan, we definitely recommend going to Shin-Okubo Korean Town! Located near Shinjuku Kabukicho, there are a bunch of authentic Korean restaurants which sell Korean BBQ, Korean fried chicken and spicy food. They also have K-pop stores and Korean grocery stores, for those who love K-pop and …
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Did you know in Japanese the phrase “Kitto Katsu” means “You will surely win”? Doesn’t this phrase sound similar to KitKat, or Kitto-Katto (the Japanese pronunciation)? These coincidental phrasings are often credited to the extensive success KitKats/ Nestlé has found in Japan. Often correlated to good luck charms among students, many buy them as …
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The Japan Unlimited SIM is the only SIM of it's kind that's available to non-residents of Japan.
It comes with a Japanese phone number and unlimited data. Available as a monthly ongoing service or for short term use.
