Japan trip

Find the best Pokémon card shops in Akihabara for singles, sealed products, and graded cards. Learn where foreigners can sell cards, what to expect for pricing, and tips for first-time visitors in Tokyo.

Discover Bushouya Gaiden in Akihabara! Open until 4 AM, this Iekei ramen shop offers a sharper non-emulsified broth and smoky chashu—different from the main branch.

Try Bushouya in Akihabara for rich Iekei-style ramen! Perfectly paired with rice, topped with pickles, nori, and char siu. A must-try ramen shop in Tokyo.

Discover Aoshima Shokudo in Akihabara, Tokyo! Known for its rich ginger soy sauce ramen and chewy noodles, this legendary shop always has a line but is worth every minute.

Explore Volks Akihabara Hobby Tengoku 2, a 7-floor hobby shop with anime goods, figures, model kits, and rotating pop-up events—must-visit in Akihabara!

Introduction Hi everyone, it’s Nazuna here! Today I’m super excited to share one of Akihabara’s hidden ramen gems: Marusho Ramen Yodobashi Akiba! This shop serves their signature “Maru-style Ramen”, a unique evolution of traditional chuka soba (Chinese-style soy sauce ramen). The broth is richer with extra oil, making it the …

Discover Yakiniku Like Akihabara Denkigai, the perfect spot for solo yakiniku! Enjoy tasty BBQ sets from ¥1,000 with smokeless grills and quick service, right near Akihabara Station.

Short answer: for most visitors, withdrawing yen from a 7-Eleven or Japan Post ATM with your home debit card gives the best value. Exchange counters are worth using when you are carrying cash you want to convert, or when your card will not work. Japan still runs on cash far …

1. What is the Japan Rail Pass? The Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass) is a special discounted travel pass designed exclusively for foreign tourists visiting Japan. It offers unlimited access to almost all trains operated by the Japan Railways (JR) Group, including the famous Shinkansen (bullet trains), local and express …

Introduction Ramen is one of Japan’s most beloved dishes, offering a delicious and satisfying experience for locals and visitors alike. Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned ramen enthusiast, dining in a Japanese ramen shop can be a unique cultural experience. However, the process of ordering ramen in …

Hi everyone! If you love Japanese pop culture like me, you absolutely need to check out the amazing 日本の巨大ロボット群像 東京会場 (GIANT ROBOTS The Core of Japanese Mecha Anime) happening at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro! I went recently, and it was soooo cool! Imagine being surrounded by all the iconic mecha …

1. Introduction Japan’s public transportation system is known for its efficiency, but purchasing tickets or calculating fares can be a hassle for first-time visitors. To simplify travel, Japan offers special IC cards for foreign tourists: Welcome Suica and PASMO Passport. These cards make it easy to use trains, buses, and …