TripsDisaster Apps in Japan: What They Actually Do (and What They Don’t)
A Japanese explains! Which disaster apps actually make sense for short-term travelers in Japan—and why one app is usually enough to understand what’s happening where you are.
Trips
Trips
TripsWhen an Earthquake Hits Japan: How Tourists Know When to Do Nothing — and When to Act
A Japanese Explains! Most earthquakes in Japan don’t require action. Learn how tourists can tell when it’s safe to do nothing—and the one clear sign that tells you when to act.
FoodsScanning Food in Japan: Why Payke Helps — and When It Doesn’t
A Japanese Explains! Payke is useful—but not magic. Learn which Japanese supermarket products you can trust, where Payke fails, and why relying on it for allergies can be risky.
TripsWhy Your Apple Wallet Suica Won’t Charge — and What Actually Works for Foreign Cards
A Japanese Explains! If your Apple Wallet Suica won’t charge, it’s often a card compatibility issue. Here’s what works for foreign cards—and when to switch options.
TripsBounce Is Finally in Japan — But Is It Better Than ecbo cloak?
A Japanese Explains! Bounce vs ecbo cloak in Japan—where each service actually works, when to book in advance, and why these two are the only real choices travelers compare.
TripsIs Magical Trip’s Bar Hopping Tour Worth It? — An Honest Look from a Japanese Perspective
A Japanese Explains! Is Magical Trip’s Shinjuku bar hopping tour really worth it? An honest look at pricing, experience quality, and who it makes sense for.
TripsHow to Use the Bathroom Dryer in Japanese Airbnbs (So Your Clothes Actually Dry)
A Japanese Explains! Learn how to use bathroom dryers in Japanese Airbnbs the right way. A simple routine that actually dries your clothes overnight—no damp T-shirts in the morning.
TripsWhy Your Laundry Never Dries in Japanese Airbnbs—and What Actually Works
A Japanese Explains! Why laundry never dries in Japanese Airbnbs—especially in winter and the rainy season—and what actually works, from coin laundries to bathroom dryers, without changing your travel style.
TripsCoin Lockers Are Full. Now What?
A Japanese Explains! Coin lockers full and ecbo unavailable? Learn what to do next with a practical, step-by-step order that actually works in Japan.
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.