Funicular railways are used to connect two points across a very steep or inclined place. You can find this kind of railway on hills or mountains, transporting people using a cable that pulls the carriage along slopes, which means you would be traveling either upwards or downwards on them. As Japan has many elevations with…

One primary thing to consider when traveling to another country is the mode of transportation that you’ll be using while touring around. The train is probably the most commonly used transportation in Japan, but it isn’t recommended for those who are new to the place and don’t want to get lost. If you happen to…

It is common for tourists to put Tokyo at the top of their destination list when visiting Japan. Tokyo is considered to be one of the world’s greatest cities to visit in terms of restaurants, fashion stores, fish markets, electronics, public parks, and interesting gadgets! However, there are many things you need to consider before…

Are you planning on heading to Tokyo sometime soon yet unsure about which places to visit? Worry not, as the new Sompo Guide Tokyo is here to help you! It is a guidebook which allows visitors to have a memorable and safe journey in Tokyo, the capital city of Japan. Unlike other guidebooks, it focuses…

Relaying your ideal haircut to a stylist can be a challenge, especially when you don’t have an image or catalog for reference. But there’s nothing more challenging than working with a stylist who speaks a different language! If you don’t say it right, your dream hairstyle can easily turn into your worst nightmare. As a…

Tokyo’s (東京) transportation system is highly advanced. It has a fast, clean, and efficient railway system. Because of this, people often travel by train than by car. To get to the station from their house, however, many Japanese people prefer to ride their bicycles. Others choose to ride bikes solely for the fact that it…

What do you usually do when you arrive in Japan too early for your hotel check-in time? Most people probably want to look around and explore. However, it’s a big hassle walking around when you have big suitcases with you. There’s actually a new online service called “Ecbo Cloak” which lets you find a cafe…

If you’re staying in Tokyo for a while, you may know that there are many ways to get by – bus, train, and subway, to name a few. But did you know that traveling by taxi is probably the most economical choice when it comes to shorter distances? Taxis are also useful if you’d like…

One of the most common questions that my foreign friends ask me is “Isn’t it hard to find your way around train stations and train lines?” This is especially the case for some of my friends who’ve been to Japan on vacation and found the commute a bit of a struggle. You also might have…

The house-boat If you are looking for a very special experience while you’re in Japan you should definitely have an amazing dinner in a Yakatabune! Yakatabune means house-boat. Inside the boat, you have stuff like Tatami and cushions. In the beginning, during the Heian period, the aristocracy used Yakatabune as a way to enjoy the…