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Must-Have Gadgets for Travelers: Top 9 Convenient Items to Pick Up in Japan

Traveling in Japan offers not only delightful experiences but also opportunities to discover unique and convenient products. Here, we introduce some recommended gadgets that are perfect for foreign visitors to Japan. These items are uniquely designed with Japanese ingenuity, ensuring enhanced comfort during your travels.

Foldable Eco Bag

Many stores in Japan charge for plastic bags, so having a foldable eco bag is extremely convenient. They can be compactly folded, making them easy to carry at all times, ready for any spontaneous purchases.

The heart of Tokyo! A lively nightlife district, Shinjuku Sanchome.

Shinjuku Sanchome is a vibrant area located in Tokyo, Japan. Known as a melting pot of diverse cultures, it attracts many people with its shopping, gourmet dining, and entertainment options. Below are some features of Shinjuku Sanchome explained in a way that’s accessible to foreigners.

Characteristics of Shinjuku Sanchome

Diverse Shopping Options

Shinjuku Sanchome boasts a wide range of shopping facilities, from large department stores to unique boutique shops. You can find the latest fashion items, electronic gadgets, traditional Japanese crafts, and unusual souvenirs, catering to all kinds of shopping needs. Read More

Discovering Shinjuku: A Guide for Foreign Visitors to Tokyo’s Vibrant Heart

Shinjuku, located in the heart of Tokyo, is a vibrant area where dynamic cityscapes, extensive shopping experiences, delicious cuisine, and round-the-clock entertainment converge. This bustling district is a stunning blend of Japanese tradition and contemporary culture, continuing to captivate visitors from around the globe. This article aims to introduce must-visit tourist spots in Shinjuku for foreign travelers, along with useful information to enhance their visit.

Must-Visit Tourist Spots

1.Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

[reference：https://livejapan.com/ja/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-shinjuku/article-a0003755/] Read More

Healthy Restaurants in Tokyo | wifi rental japan

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Eating clean is very important when you are thinking of being healthy. There are a lot of delicious food in Japan; however, not everything can be considered to be literally ‘healthy’. For example, Japanese ramen is usually thought to be healthy food. Well, it’s true when we compare to instant noodles. It depends on recipe and I do know human body needs proper amount of fat, but personally I don’t think a bowl of ramen made with oily(and salty) pork broth can be healthy. Read More

Jumbo Size Meals in Japan | wifi rental japan

We all know that doing something ‘too much’ is not really good for our health. From things which are usually considered as bad such as alcohol and cigarette to healthy things like exercise and drinking water… Everything can result in serious addicts or disease and that’s why always keeping the line is important.

However, if you are a person who has a big appetite and challenging attitude, there is one thing you may try in Japan. It’s big food challenge! The amount or size of food is usually a lot. Literally a lot. It is nearly impossible for people with normal sized belly to finish up one dish. Many Youtubers who are called as food fighter try these challenges. In this article, we will look for where to try Japanese jumbo sized foods. Read More

Famous Japanese Horror Movies | wifi rental japan

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Do you like horror movies? Some people will say yes while others say no. It seems like it is hard to find middle stance regarding horror movies. Personally I felt western horror movies tend to focus on ‘haunted house’ while Asian movies focus on personal stories of ghost such as why she became ghost. Japanese horror movies are very famous so that some have been remade as Hollywood movies. In this article, we will look for several Japanese horror movies and its main stories.

The ring series

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If you feel like you have ever seen this circle mark, it means you know or at least indirectly have seen some part of movie ‘the ring’. A long hair woman with white one-piece type clothes… A typical type of ghost in Japan and some Asian countries. You can also find a book but it is different to see and watch all the time. Thanks to its popularity, the movie has been remade in the U.S several times. Read More

Visit and Enjoy Hiroshima | wifi rental japan

Hiroshima is a city located in Honshu island, same island with Tokyo and Osaka, and this beautiful city is famous for being largely destroyed by atomic bomb during World War II. It is true that Hiroshima had to go through hard time to recover from damages gained from the war, now this city represents ‘peace’. Annually a lot of tourists from Japan and overseas visit Hiroshima to enjoy their unique attractions. In this article, we will look for what to enjoy in Hiroshima.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial museum

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This gets into my personal story, but one important part of my major was to things like atomic bombs and history, especially wars. Though it was not really interesting to see how countries tried to destroy each other, I could learn the importance of peace at least. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, as we can find out from its name, says the fury of atomic bombs and wars. Read More

100 Yen Stores in Japan | wifi rental japan

What kind of things can we do with one dollar? 100 yen, which has almost same value as 1 dollar, is formed as a coin in Japan. This 100 yen may mean nothing to somebody; however, you can buy something practical for your daily life with 100 yen here in Japan. Daiso, which is world-widely well known 1 dollar shop, can be a good example. In this article, we will look for several 100 yen shops in Japan.

daiso

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Daiso definitely is one of the most famous 100 yen shops in Japan. You can also find Daiso out of Japan; for instance, I used to go to Daiso a lot when I was living in Vancouver, Canada. There are also tons of Daiso shops in my home country as well. Daiso was founded in 1977 and now they have 2,800 shops only in Japan. Read More

Interesting Japanese Bands : Visual Kei?! | wifi rental japan

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Similar to Western glam rock, visual-kei bands are Japanese musicians putting thick make up and setting their hairstyles very elaborate. As you can see from the picture above, they pursue fashion which it not really common to see on the street. It is possible that some people may think they don’t have proper ability as a band since their looking is very exaggerating.

However, it is not 100% true. For sure, not all groups are perfect since some become professional while others just remain as enjoying their personal hobbies. Some visual-kei groups are very popular and famous for their both appearance and ability as a band. In this article, we will look into several Japanese visual-kei bands. Read More

Capsule Hotels in Japan | wifi rental japan

One of the most interesting experiences you may give a try in Japan is staying at capsule hotels. Different from other hotels such as business hotels, capsule hotels feature large numbers of small bed sized rooms. You will be able to find limited space to lie down if you are staying at least for a night at capsule hotels. Don’t worry, they provide bedding and some outlets to charge your phones and tablets.

No private washroom or bathroom, for sure, you will have to use public place for taking shower. However, one of the main reasons why a lot of travelers stay at capsule hotel is because of its reasonable price. It costs a lot cheaper than business hotels, which are also usually very tiny, and this comes as very attractive point to travelers. In this article, we will see a few recommended capsule hotel brands in Japan. Read More

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