Quick Tips on IC Cards
QUICK TIPS ON IC CARDS Fed up with fiddling around with unfamiliar cash (and ending up with piles of change)? Finding it a pain to work out what train ticket to buy? Whether you are just in town for a few days, or staying longer term, an IC card is your cure for all of […]
Quick Tips On Using Buses
Quick Tips on Riding the Bus in Tokyo Buses are a great way to get around Tokyo! Unlike the subway you can really get a feel for the area you are traveling through and make some great discoveries on the way. Follow the quick tips below to master and enjoy this cheap and convenient means […]
Quick Tips on Toilet Buttons
Quick Tips on Understanding Japanese Toilet Buttons So picture this! You’re in a public toilet in Tokyo and you’re just getting yourself comfy when you notice the panel full of buttons next to you. Are these something I need, or might want, to use. How do I even go about flushing this thing? Well fear […]
Quick Tips on Cashless Payment Apps
QUICK TIPS ON USING CASHLESS APPS IN TOKYO Japan, traditionally a cash-only society, is embracing cashless transactions in a big way! While some older establishments still exclusively accept cash, the majority now accommodate payments through major cashless apps, with a rising number becoming “cashless-only.” Beyond the evident convenience of app-based payments, there are additional benefits […]
Quick Tips on Gym Options In Tokyo
Quick Tips on Gym Options in Tokyo New to Tokyo and looking for the best way to stay (or get) in shape? Tokyo offers a variety of gyms to suit every need and budget. Unless your company deal gives you access to a swanky club or there is a gym in your apartment block, you […]
Quick Tips on Using Rental Bicycles
QUICK TIPS ON USING RENTAL BICYCLES IN TOKYO Walking around Tokyo is fantastic! Sometimes, though, you may be in a bit more of a hurry to reach your destination, but not be close to a convenient train line or bus for that particular destination. In such cases, using rental bicycles, available at more than 1,500 […]
Quick Tips on Dog Runs
Quick Tips On Using Dog Runs in Tokyo Let’s face it. Unless you are a really high roller, you are unlikely to have a garden in Tokyo big enough for a dog to run around in. The dog runs in Tokyo’s large parks are a great way to let your dog stretch its legs, as […]