Japan has some tasty foods and treats but one of the most delicious desserts has to be ‘Happy Pancakes’ – these are fluffy pancakes which are wonderfully wobbly topped with sweet or savory sides. One of the best known Japanese pancake restaurants is A Happy Pancake, with locations in big Japanese cities like Ginza and […]
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Kura Sushi has to be Japan’s most joyful conveyor belt sushi bar (“kaitenzushi”) and revolving restaurant. Popular with locals and travellers alike, Kura Sushi is one of the biggest restaurant chains in Japan, a fun and inexpensive dining experience. All of the sushi, snacks and drinks arrive by conveyor belt – even putting away your […]
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Kanpai to 7-Eleven Japan for its huge beer, alcohol and sake selection. Purchasing a cold Kirin or craft beer from a 7-Eleven in Japan is a traveller rite of passage. Whether it is an afternoon Asahi (best accompanied with a 7-Eleven egg sandwich) or a sunset Sapporo Beer, 7-Eleven Japan is a convenient and cheap […]
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7-Eleven in Japan is famous for its convenience stores but did you also know it has one of the largest banking / ATM networks in Japan, Seven Bank? Simple to use, easy to find and offering low denomination notes, the 7-Eleven Japan ATMs are an effective way to get your Japanese Yen whilst travelling around […]
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An eclectic and epic array of events, Tokyo’s immersive experiences in 2025 are bigger and better than ever, with Teamlabs Borderless now reopen and Tokyo Immersive Fort now open in Odaiba. From teamlab to Tokyo Joypolis, Art Aquariums to Trick Art, there is an immersive event in Tokyo to suit all ages (and budgets), with […]
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Have you booked a hotel in Asakusa but confused about how to get there after you land at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport? Fear not, here is our comprehensive and up-to-date guide for traveling from Narita Airport to Asakusa, Tokyo. Tokyo Narita Airport to Asakusa transport quick comparison Transport option Journey time Cost Transfers Keisei Sky […]
LAKE KAWAGUCHI, MOUNT FUJI, TOKYO, TRANSPORT
Tokyo to Lake Kawaguchi (Mount Fuji Area) – how to get there guide
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Lake Kawaguchi is one of the Fuji Five Lakes and a very popular destination for visitors coming from Tokyo hoping to catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji! The lake is located in the town of Fujikawaguchiko, which sits at the foot of Mount Fuji (about 110km west of Tokyo). The excellent transport options there make […]
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Pocky perfection! Time to take a snack break with Japan’s most iconic thin chocolate biscuit; Pocky has plenty of flavours to choose from and is easily available in pretty much every Japanese convenience store. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pocky JP（ポッキー日本公式） (@pocky_jp) A pocketful or purse of Pocky is a pleasurable […]
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No trip to Japan is complete without visiting numerous convenience stores (‘konbini’), pretty much found on every street corner. With over 55,000 convenience stores in Japan, you may well have heard of 7-Eleven, Lawson or FamilyMart but one of the best convenience stores is Daily Yamazaki, famed for its fresh bread and ‘Daily Hot’ bakeries. […]
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We’re crazy for Kit Kats! Any chocolate fan or traveller to Japan is likely to be captivated by the sheer number of Japanese Kit Kat flavours available. Over the years, there have been over 300 different Japanese Kit Kats to try and taste (but alas many are limited edition). Kit Kats in Japan are almost […]