Atami Onsen is located an hour away from Tokyo on the coast of the Izu peninsula. It is famous for keeping its traditional charms while reinventing itself in recent years and becoming a popular tourist destination by the sea.
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Are you looking to visit an onsen in Tokyo?
In this article, we will be introducing to you 12 of the best natural onsen (hot springs) in Tokyo.
Even though Tokyo has the image of being a big and bustling city, there are actually many places where you can enjoy a natural hot spring.
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In this article, the Sakura Mobile Blog Team has selected 15 of the best hot spring spots near Tokyo.
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With the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on the horizon, hotspots offering free WiFi in Japan are becoming much easier to access.
Among notable changes, since 2015 Mount Fuji climbers can access free WiFi at the top of Japan’s most iconic mountain, and starting 2018, all Shinkansen bullet trains are slowly but surely getting equipped with free travel WiFi services for commuters in Japan.
Despite this renewed interest in making the city more appealing for tourists, it is still sometimes a challenge to find and connect to a free hotspot in Japan.
Keep reading to learn where you can find free WiFi hotspots in Japan, important points to consider when using them, and a reliable alternative to these sometimes risky, free Japan WiFi connections.
In order to enjoy your trip to Japan to the fullest, you are going to need to get a SIM card soon after you arrive at Narita Airport.
However, there are many different providers that you could choose from, all with different plans and prices.
Upon arriving at Narita Airport, the following questions might come up:
Have you just moved into a new apartment? And has your landlord just recommended internet services by J:COM (J:COM NET) to you?
If the apartment that you will move into or just moved into already has J:COM NET, you may be able to use the internet within a week of moving in, which is pretty fast compared to the average wait times from the big carriers.
On the other hand, there are some bad reviews about J:COM NET online. This article will provide an overview of J:COM’s internet service, its advantages and disadvantages, real reviews from Japanese people, and a comparison with other providers.
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Y!mobile is a low-cost smartphone carrier from SoftBank that has been in operation since 2014. It was born from a merger between two phone carrier brands, eAccess, and Willcom.
You’ve probably seen one of Y!mobile’s 850+ stores throughout Japan, and some of you may be interested in their service. However, as the majority of their website is in Japanese, we decided to write this English guide.
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Photos courtesy of Nasuonsen Sanraku (top right) and Nasu Tourism Association
Nasu Onsen is an area located in the mountains of Tochigi Prefecture. Boasting different types of hot springs and all sorts of tourist attractions, Nasu Onsen is known among locals as a peaceful and relaxing getaway area. In this article, we will be providing you with a complete guide to the Nasu Onsen area.
This guide will include our recommended lodges for staying in Nasu, the best places to eat, and our favorite locations for sightseeing.
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Photos courtesy of Nguyen TP Hai on Unsplash (top left) and Kusatsu Onsen Hotel Sakurai
Kusatsu Onsen is one of the three most famous hot springs in Japan and is a popular spot frequented by both locals and international travelers. To help first-time visitors to Japan enjoy Kusatsu Onsen 120% more, the Sakura Mobile Blog Team has created a complete guide to Kusatsu Onsen.
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Hakone is a famous onsen town, known for its hot spring water and fresh air, located only 80 minutes away from Shinjuku Station (Tokyo).
If you want to experience traditional Japanese culture while staying within a few hours of the city, put a trip to Hakone on your itinerary when you visit Tokyo.
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