Cash is still the mainstream payment in Japan. Chain stores such as ones in shopping malls generally accept credit cards and other cashless payment methods, while many private stores and cultural facilities only accept cash. We will introduce you where to exchange money and where to withdraw Japanese yen. It is a good idea to …
Japan is roughly divided into four seasons (spring, summer, autumn, and winter), plus a rainy season. The temperature, humidity, and difference in temperature between day and night change drastically in each season. This article covers what to wear for each season and what to pack when traveling to Tokyo. The farther north you go, such …
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Meet Mr. Takahashi, Amami’s professional guide! Mr. Takahashi is an official guide of Amami and works at Mangrove Park, who is a former official of the Ministry of the Environment. This time, Mr. Takahashi, who knows Amami through and through, supervised our plan to enjoy Amami’s nature to the fullest (3 days / 2 nights …
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What is Amami Oshima? Amami Oshima is an island in Kagoshima Prefecture, at the southern tip of Kyushu. It is located in the middle of Kagoshima and Okinawa. It is the second largest island in Japan and is a place full of nature, with mostly forests and coral reefs in the sea. The beautiful nature …
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What is a 100-yen shop (百円ショップ / 百均)? A 100-yen shop is a store where almost everything is sold for one hundred yen.*In addition to 100 yen, consumption tax will be charged. The tax is 8% on food and 10% on all other items. (As of August 2021) Basically, there are no price tags or …