Japan cell phone plans in 2021: Best options for foreigners

The communication fee is too expensive in Japan, don't you feel? Especially if you are a foreigner living in Japan, the contract method looks way complexed and hard to understand. And you may think perhaps you are contracting a higher plan without noticing. But don't worry, in this article, I will s

Living expense in Japan: 5 fundamentals you should do to save

Unfortunately, expenses for infrastructure are comparatively high in Japan. Transportation, water, electricity, communication, or rent against its size. Here, I'm going to share basic 5 (+ 1 additional) fundamental solutions to reduce such expenses that you can try right away. Implement 3S philosoph

Review: Westin Tokyo with Titanium elite benefits

Review Westin Tokyo with Titanium elite benefits. You can see many photos check the environment in this article.

Jojoen Yugentei Yakiniku lunch in Nagoya – Best quality Wagyu beef

This is another story of luxury Yakiniku at a Yugentei. Actually I think lunch is the best deal to use Yugentei. In Yugentei Nagoya you can taste top quality Wagyu beef to pay around 30 - 40 USD in lunch time. Lunch set You should order set menu in lunch time. They offer great deal only for lunch. T

Pineapple cake at Okura Taipei: Cute souvenir of Japanese style package

Okay if you want to buy some souvenir in Taipei, pineapple cake of Okura Prestige Taipei would be one choice. Since its cute style and small packages in it, it's suitable for separate distributing. Visual and appearance Visual is the (only) highlight of this sweets. You may know pineapple cake itsel

“Totemo” is seldom used: How to say “very” in Japanese

In many case especially on twitter I can often see "Totemo"（とても）used by foreigners but actually, we Japanese seldom use it in both casual and business scenes because "Totemo" is too "standard." Instead, in most cases the best solution is to use "Sugoi" and "Hijouni." Sugoi - casual scene "Sugoi"（すごい

HAKUHODO makeup brush: suitable gift for your significant other

If you see your girlfriend or wife using common make up brushes, it would be a chance to surprising her with this present. HAKUHODO is one of the most qualified and cutest brush brand you can buy in Japan. It's a bit expensive as a brush but I bet she satisfies the present. Buying a set is good at f

Great address in graduation ceremony, the University of Tokyo, 2015

This is one of the most impressed address I have heard. I'm not a graduate of the university so just heard by media, but this address still becomes a compass of my behavior. Unfortunately it's not popular in spite of the greatness, here I made unofficial translation of the speech. Congratulatory add

Shinjuku Gyoen and the Starbucks: Walk through an urban park

Actually for most of tourists this park is not a must-visit spot. For sure the park has some history and good location, but there're many other places to visit in Tokyo. So, I think it's good to go there 1. when you get tired in many people, 2. when you want to rest in a beautiful and not crowded St

Bucket list: 100 things I want to realize before I die

It's too bored as sick in weekends. All shops have been closed these days in Europe, of course around me also. Then I made a bucket list with my wife via video call. I found there're many cheap and very ordinary dreams but, hmm Okay for now. I wonder how many I will have realized today in next year?

Individual psychology: Direct a extreme spotlight at this moment – Courage to be disliked

This is one trigger that I changed myself and that I finally made dream of living abroad. Another lessons from Adler's Individual Psychology by reading Courage to Be Disliked. Looking back the days Looking back when I dreamed of living abroad, at that moment I studied English hard expecting brillian

Must visit garden in Kobe: Suma Rikyu Koen Park

Beautiful and elegant Japanized Western style park. Suma Rikyu Koen Park is listed on top 100 park selection in Japan. The history is not old, since 1914, but the style has been preserved as it was and renovated modern. Here I just give short review about the garden and share entrance discount coupo

Asakusa street food: Melon bread – Kagetsudo

Let's take a break at Kagetsudo after walking around Asakusa. Kagetsudo's signature of melon bread is gradually booming. It looks like a normal bread, but with one bite you can feel good sweetness and mouthfeel of it. Of course it's street food so low budget, 2 - 3 USD. So, let's take a look. Kagets

Cutest souvenir in Japan: AUDREY sweets – Tokyo, Yokohama

Cookies, chocolates, and baked sweets, there's all of your dream in a lovely box. AUDREY is booming for its cute package and taste. In spite of the popularity there're only 5 shops in Japan and most of them locate in Tokyo. Of course it's good for souvenir. Takashimaya Nihonbashi, TokyoSeibu Ikebuku

My practice not to be angry: Adler’s individual psychology

Outline The purpose of anger is controlling others, justification and retaliationAnger is secondary means caused by direct/primary feelingAnger leaves malice and hostilityReminders when I get anger feeling "Courage to be disliked" is one of the most impressive book I have ever read in my entire life

Renovated retro: Kitahama alley – stylish shops in Takamatsu waterfront, Kagawa

Kitahama alley - the buildings used to be warehouses for shipping from Takamatsu Port and had been abandoned for long time. But now they have been renovated into stylish cafes, souvenir shops and amusement arcades, which turned out to be one of the most popular spots in Takamatsu. The style is based

Retro style Starbucks in Kobe – Kitano Ijinkan

Chic and elegant atmosphere in Kobe. It's well known for Harbor Land view and night skyline from Mt. Rokko, but actually Kitano is another chic area in Kobe. Here there are many old Western style houses which used to be owned and lived by diplomats or people from Europe countries in Meiji and Taisho

Great Seto Bridges drive: View of the sea and islands of Setouchi

Great Seto Bridges (Seto-Ohashi) is the longest road-rail bridges in the world recorded on Guinness World Records. It connects several islands in the sea of Setonaikai, from Okayama to Kagawa, Shikoku island and the total length is 13.1 km. The bridge is used as a part of Seto-Chuo highway and JR Sh

Itami Airport food: Pork buns – 551 Horai

There're several food shops at Osaka/Itami Airport, but in the restaurants I especially recommend 551 Horai. Since the signature is pork buns, it's suitable to use the restaurant for casual snacks before/after your flight. Of course the reason I recommend 551 is for the taste. I think it is one of t

Hotel review: Sheraton Hong Kong and its Titanium elite benefit

Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel and Towers is located at the center of Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui - peninsula side of Hong Kong. The hotel has SOGO Hong Kong department store on lower floors and is close from the main subway station of Tsim Sha Tsui, less than 3 minutes walk. Accessibility is quite good to e

Hong Kong streets: Disappearing neon signs and billboards

The neon signs, jutted out on the streets and covering all Hong Kong with vivid colors, are gradually disappearing. The main reason of it is keeping community safety. Actually the billboards has been not legal both now and then in Hong Kong, which means, many of them has not followed their guideline

Salmon roe caviar: All about Ikura in Japan

It looks weird from foreigners but it's for sure tasty. Now salmon roe is one the most popular Sushi toppings and salmon roe bowl is really dream of modern Japanese food. However still there're some tips, difference and little known facts of salmon roe. Difference by kind of fish This is the biggest

Photo spots: Yokohama seaside night walk – urban skyline of the future

If you stay in Yokohama or Western Tokyo, better get out your hotel at night and go walking in Yokohama. I will present you great walking path in this article with some pictures - urban skyline of the future. After walking I bet you will realize you will have taken tons of photos… Walking course Tot

Great lounge in HKG review: Cathay Pacific the Pier lounge – Hong Kong International Airport

If you are a passenger of Cathay Pacific or other oneWorld Alliance careers, the best lounge in HKG you should use is the pier lounge. It's run by Cathay Pacific and it's flagship lounge at the airport. I've used it everytime visiting HKG. Important information: Cathay business class lounges are and

Food in Tokyo: Best budget Sukiyaki – Yonekyu, Asakusa

If you want to enjoy Sukiyaki in Tokyo, the first choice would be Yonekyu in Asakusa.The quality of beef is top class of course, their menu is quite simple and affordable. Also long time history in there so the place is fully packed of dream for travelers. In this article you can see the real photos

Best transit hotel at ICN: Darakhyu – Incheon Airport, Seoul

Closer is better, of course. Darakhyu is a transit hotel of Seoul Incheon Airport, which locates at the terminal. I think this is the best transit hotel in ICN because of the quality and cost performance - 70 USD for maximum 12 hours. Location It's located both in terminal 1 and 2. Since the hotels