JTC Editorial

Tokyo Station Survival

5 Tokyo Station Mistakes Foreign Tourists Make

Tokyo Station looks simple on a map, but first-time foreign visitors keep tripping on the same five things — picking the wrong side (Marunouchi vs Yaesu), tapping a JR Pass at the Metro gate, missing the ¥1,000 Shinkansen oversized-luggage rule, underestimating the Otemachi underground walk, and confusing the JR Central vs JR East shinkansen platforms. Here is what a Tokyo-side friend would tell you first.
Seasonal Guides

Japan Fireworks Festivals 2026: Best 10 Hanabi & Booking Tips

Japan's hanabi season runs late May through October. This guide picks 10 spectacular displays — from Tokyo's Sumida River to Akita's Omagari — with dates, viewing strategy, hotels, and yukata booking tips.
Hotels

Park Hyatt Tokyo Review 2026 — Is the Lost in Translation Hotel Worth It?

Park Hyatt Tokyo reopened December 2025 after a $500M restoration. Honest 2026 review — rooms, New York Bar, Mt. Fuji views, post-renovation pricing.
Hotels

Best Shinjuku Hotels for First-Time Visitors 2026 — Ultimate Guide

Discover the best Shinjuku hotels for first-time Tokyo visitors in 2026. Compare 10 picks across budget, mid-range, and luxury — with area maps and booking tips.
Hotels

Best Cheap Hotels Near Kyoto Station 2026 — 5 Picks Under ¥15,000

Compare 5 best cheap hotels near Kyoto Station for 2026 — walk times, prices ¥7-15k, breakfast policies, and the smartest way to book on Booking.com.
Hotels

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku Review 2026 — Is the Godzilla Hotel Worth the Hype?

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku (the Godzilla Hotel) — full review for 2026. Location, Godzilla-view rooms, prices, and the best way to book on Booking.com and Agoda.
Hotels

APA Hotel Shinjuku Review 2026 — Is It Worth It for First-Time Tokyo Visitors?

Honest review of APA Hotel in Shinjuku for first-time Tokyo visitors. Location, rooms, 2026 prices, and the best way to book on Booking.com.
Money & Budget

ATM Not Working in Japan? Quick Fixes for Foreign Cards (2026)

Your foreign card isn't working at Japanese ATMs? This 2026 guide walks through the quick fixes — which ATMs accept foreign cards (7-Eleven, Japan Post), the settings, PIN rules, and what to do if it still fails.
Connectivity

Japan eSIM Not Working? 7 Fixes That Actually Work (2026 Guide)

eSIM not connecting in Japan? This 2026 troubleshooting guide walks through the 7 fixes that actually resolve activation, signal, and data issues — APN settings, carrier lock, DNS, and more.
Seasonal Guides

Best Things to Do in Japan in Summer 2026

Japan's best summer 2026 experiences — festivals (Gion, Tanabata), firework displays, beach days in Okinawa, alpine hikes to escape the heat, and tips for surviving 35°C humid Tokyo days.