TripsForeign Cards vs Japanese ATMs: The Cross-Check Table No One Has Made (Until Now)
A Japanese explains which ATMs in Japan actually work with foreign cards. A clear, practical guide to avoiding late-night trouble when you suddenly need cash.
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TripsHow to Watch Kyudo in Japan – A Beginner’s Guide You Actually Need
A Japanese Explains! Learn how to watch kyudo in Japan, where to find tournaments, essential etiquette, and the best places in Tokyo to try authentic Japanese archery yourself.
TripsCan You Watch Kendo Matches in Japan?
A Japanese Explains! Can you watch real kendo matches in Japan? Yes — and often for free. Learn where to go, what to expect, and how to enjoy this uniquely intense martial art as a traveler.
TripsHow to Stay Warm in Japan: The Magic of Stick-On Heat Pads (Kairo)
A Japanese Explains! How to use stick-on heat pads (kairo) in Japan, where to buy them, and why they’re essential for staying warm during winter sightseeing.
GapsCan You Really Cancel a Floor in a Japanese Elevator?
A Japanese Explains! Some Japanese elevators let you cancel a wrong floor press — learn how.
GapsQuiz: Japan’s Hidden Side – Vol.2: The Real Shibuya Behind the Crossing
A Japanese Explains! Shibuya isn’t just about the crossing — find out what’s hidden under it, above it, and behind its famous lights.
Souvenirs7 Things You Shouldn’t Buy at Japanese 100 Yen Shops
A Japanese Explains! Not everything in Japan’s 100 yen shops is a good deal.Here are 7 items tourists often regret buying — and where to get better ones instead.
TripsToo Early to Sleep? 7 Peaceful Parks to Relax in Tokyo at Night
After more than ten hours in the air — or a full day of sightseeing since early morning — you finally return to your hot...
SouvenirsKanzashi: Japan’s Hairpin That Refuses to Go Extinct
A Japanese Explains! The role of kanzashi in modern Japan — its use, meaning, and historical background.
EtiquettesQuiz: Japan’s Hidden Side – Vol.1: Behind Sensō-ji
A Japanese Explains! Even Tokyo’s most famous temple has secrets. Take this quiz and uncover what really lies behind Sensō-ji — you might be surprised by what you find.