In this episode we give advice about what to do and who to contact in case of an emergency. Special Thanks to: Kathryn, Kirubhakaran, Samia, Paulina, Alain, Jerry, Francisco, Moira, Freddie, Bianca, Julia, Adam, Emma, and Casey

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Nippon Traveler is here for you! Get all the latest travel tips and insider information to help you plan the trip of a lifetime. This is just a taste of what’s in store. Come back weekly for new episodes, and don’t forget to leave a comment with what you want to know.

In this episode we give advice about what money to bring to Japan and how much of it. Special Thanks to Leila, Wipha, Brian, Gilles, Michael, Cheryl, Brandon, Fran, Andrew, Casey, Matthew and Tomasina”.
Shoestring Budget
Snacks: 300
lunch: 500
Dinner: 1,000
Transport: 600
Sightseeing: 3,000
A little Extra: 1,000
Total: 6,400

Standard Budget
Snacks: 1,000
lunch: 1,500
Dinner: 3,000
Transport: 1,000
Sightseeing: 5,000
A little Extra: 3,000
Total: 14,500

Luxury Budget
Snacks: 3,000
lunch: 5,000
Dinner: 10,000
Transport: 10,000
Sightseeing: 7,000
A little Extra: 10,000
Total: 45,000
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In this episode we give advice about how to get connect to the internet when traveling in Japan.

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In this episode we equip you with some handy expressions to use when you visit Japan!

Extra Speical Thanks to Rock No Kokoro Bar & Katohmy

Special thanks to Julia, Mao, Takanori, Takumi, Chie, Maho, Hayato, Chie Y., Satomi, Mayu, Kyouhei, Adam, Kimie, Chinami, Victoria, Vivy, Daniel, Pascal, Kenta

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In this episode, explore lively Shibuya with Josh as he teaches you all the need-to-know survival Kanji (Japanese characters).

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Thanks to a question posted by Dom from England, our Nippon Traveler team set out to find the top recommendation for katsu curry in Tokyo. And then, lo and behold, they came across Grill Swiss Ginza, the place that boast to be the dishes birth place. Check out Grill Swiss Ginza for yourself! Open daily 11am-9pm (Sunday 10:30am – 8:30pm). http://ginza-swiss.com/. A short walk from Exit A13 of Ginza subway station.

In this episode follow us to Kurand Sake Market. The BEST place in Tokyo to sample lots of Japanese sake! And even better, you can try as much as you want, for as long as you want, for ¥3,000 (+tax). There’s not only the traditional sake, but also fruit sake, sake ice cream and beer! You can even bring in your own food! Please drink responsibly and respectfully. https://kurand.jp/en/

In this episode we tell you all about the four seasons in Tokyo. Each one is spectacular and each one is so different! Check out the video to learn more! Brought to you by Nomi Japan. $2 Japanese Goods in Singapore! www.NOMIJAPAN.com This video is offered to the public for information and awareness purposes only. Neither the producers, presenters nor Lifepluz Pte.Ltd shall be held liable for any damages arising directly or indirectly from use of this information. For more information, please head over to www.lifepluz.com.

In this episode, we explore 3 hassle-free options for storing luggage in Tokyo when between cities or hotels. Brought to you by Nomi Japan. $2 Japanese Goods in Singapore! www.NOMIJAPAN.com Special thanks to: JR East, Ecbo Cloak and Tsutaya Book Apartment. This video is offered to the public for information and awareness purposes only. Neither the producers, presenters nor Lifepluz Pte.Ltd shall be held liable for any damages arising directly or indirectly from use of this information. For more information, please head over to www.lifepluz.com.

In this episode we take you to ‘Kome to Circus’ (Rice and Circus) to explore one of Tokyo’s most unique restaurants. The menu may have you saying “WHAT!?”, but after one bite you’ll be saying “More please!” Kome to Circus is 2 minutes walk from Takadonobaba Station on the JR Yamanote line, Seibu Shinjuku Line and the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line. They have a full english menu with lots of options for the bravest foodies! Just head straight from the Waseda Ticket Gate (you’ll see a huge Astro Boy mural in front of you). Cross the road at the lights and turn left. Turn right down the next alley, then take the second alley on your right. Kome to Circus is the restaurant in the corner on the right (You’ll find a bug vending machine outside!) In Japanese…米とサーカス Home Page: https://miyashitakikaku.com/store/komecircus/ English Menu: https://miyashitakikaku.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/grandmenu_en.pdf Brought to you by Nomi Japan. $2 Japanese Goods in Singapore! www.NOMIJAPAN.com Special thanks to: Kome to Circus, Jessica, Momo and Bob. This video is offered to the public for information and awareness purposes only. Neither the producers, presenters nor Lifepluz Pte.Ltd shall be held liable for any damages arising directly or indirectly from use of this information. For more information, please head over to www.lifepluz.com.

When traveling in new countries (or even when at home) the thought of using a public bathroom can be pretty daunting. It can be enough to make you think about heading back to your hotel. But rest assured, There is no need for that in Japan! There is always somewhere to spend a penny near by! Brought to you by Nomi Japan. $2 Japanese Goods in Singapore! www.NOMIJAPAN.com This video is offered to the public for information and awareness purposes only. Neither the producers, presenters nor Lifepluz Pte.Ltd shall be held liable for any damages arising directly or indirectly from use of this information. For more information, please head over to www.lifepluz.com.

Kakigori (shaved ice) is standard Japanese summer festival fare. Traditionally, The ice is shaved (or sometimes crushed), and then layered with simple, fruit flavored syrups. However, there are some restaurants that have taken kakigoris to the hight of culinary creativity! Come with us and explore 5 of the most popular spots in Tokyo! Please note that all of the stores featured are very popular and waiting times MAY reach 2 hours during busy periods. We are happy to answer questions about the best times to visit Drop us a message! Brought to you by Nomi Japan. $2 Japanese Goods in Singapore! www.NOMIJAPAN.com 1. Parlor Vinefru Ginza https://twitter.com/vinefru1 https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1301/A1… Menu: English menu available! Directions: 104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 1 Chome−20−10 Tomato House (Third Floor) Ginza-Itchome Subway Station – Yuraucho Line – Exit 10 or 11. (5 mins walk) Higashi Ginza Subway Station – Ginza/Asakusa Line – Exit A11 (5 mins walk) 2.　Otona Kurogi https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1311/A1… Menu: Only Japanese, with some pics (Google Translate app – photo mode – will work well) Directions: 110-0005 Tokyo, Taito City, Ueno, 3 Chome−24−6 PARCO MALL Okachimachi JR Station – Yamanote Line – South exit (then left) (4 mins walk) Ueno Hirokoji Subway Station – Ginza Line – Exit A1 (straight 1 block) (1 min walk) 3. Sebastian https://twitter.com/hk_sebas https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran… Menu: Only Japanese (Google Translate app – photo mode – will work well) Directions: 150-0047 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Kamiyamacho, 7 Chome – 15 Yoyogi-Koen Subway Station – Chiyoda Line – Exit 1 (8 mins walk) Shibuya JR Station – Yamanote Line – Hachiko Exit/ Subway exit 8) (12 mins walk) 4. Yelo http://yelo.jp/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran… Menu: English Menu Available! Directions: 106-0032 Tōkyō-to, Minato City, Roppongi, 5-chōme−2−11 Train: Roppongi Subway Station – Hibiya/Oedo Line – Exit 3 (4 mins walk) 5. Kakigori Kobo Sekka http://www.atelier-sekka.com/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR… Menu: English Menu Available! Directions: 170-0002 Tokyo, Toshima City, Sugamo, 3-37-6 Sugamo JR Station – Yamanote Line – Main Exit (9 mins walks) Sugamo Subway Station – Mita Line – Exit A3 (7 mins walk) This video is offered to the public for information and awareness purposes only. Neither the producers, presenters nor Lifepluz Pte.Ltd shall be held liable for any damages arising directly or indirectly from use of this information. For more information, please head over to www.lifepluz.com.

We check out two of Tokyo’s most famous fish markets. Come with us and see all the amazing food thats on offer! Toyosu Market (Shijomae Station, on the Yurikamome Line) is now home to the tuna auction. Get there early! The free upper viewing platform is open from 5 AM with the auction taking place between 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM. The lower platform is closer to the action, but access is only available with a reservation. Head to http://pia.jp/piajp/v/toyosushijou19/ and scroll to the bottom to make a reservation in English. Reservations need to be made at the begin of the month before you visit. i.e. to watch the tuna auction in September, Submit your form in early August. Tsukiji market (Tsukiji Station, on the Hibiya Line) is the old site of the fish auction, but still has a lot to offer. There is so much great street food! Sushi, sashimi, crab, oyster, ice cream, dried fish, grilled tuna, the list goes on! Come in the morning/lunch time as the stores close early. More stores also open on the weekend.

When the rain pours, the sun scorches or the cold chills you to the bone, spend a few hours at Odaiba Decks Seaside Mall! There’s lots to do for the whole family! Get your Japanese sweets, speciality Kit Kats, and Japanese character goods at HAIKARAYOKOCHO! Try your luck at OTAKARAICHIBA. Pick a box and win a prize, everytime! You could even win a Switch! Take a break at THE TAKOYAKI MUSEUM. Try some of Japanese most famous octopus dumplings! Grab some souvenirs at HORIICHI X EMOJIYA. Free engraving when you buy a pair of chopsticks! Take a thrilling VR ride at DAIBA YUUGIJOU game center. There’s more games to play here too! There’s a host of other shops, restaurants and much much more! Special Thanks to: Odaiba Decks – https://www.odaiba-decks.com/en/ Haikarayokocho – https://www.odaiba-decks.com/shop/ten… Otakaraichiba – https://www.odaiba-decks.com/shop/ten… All the stalls at the Takoyaki Museum – https://www.odaiba-decks.com/en/takoy… Horiichi x Emojiya – https://www.odaiba-decks.com/shop/ten… Daiba Yuugijou – https://www.odaiba-decks.com/shop/ten… This video is offered to the public for information and awareness purposes only. Neither the producers, presenters nor Lifepluz Pte.Ltd shall be held liable for any damages arising directly or indirectly from use of this information. For more information, please head over to www.lifepluz.com.

WE GIVE AWAY A FamiCon Mini IN THIS EPISODE!! Want to find Japanese copies of all your old favourite games? Want to find that special only-available-in-Japan game? Want to find a retro piece of gaming treasure? Then let’s go to Super Potato!!! Come with us as we explore one of Akihabara’s great gaming treasure troves. There’s all your old favourites; NES, SNES, Gameboy, Gamecube, N64, PC Engine, 3DO, NeoGeo, Game Gear, Mega Drive, Mega CD, Dreamcast, PS1, PS2, PSP and so much more! Not to mention an arcade and an old skool Japanese sweetshop! Just in time for Tokyo Game Show 2019! Here’s your chance to win a FamiCom Mini! All you need to do is comment on this video on Nippon Traveler’s Facebook Page, LifePlus Youtube channel or Lifepluz.com, with where you want Nippon Traveler to go! Competition ends October 11, 2019. Please check this link (https://www.facebook.com/nippontravel… the full giveaway rules. Please be advised that the FamiCom Mini only operates in the Japanese language. But who needs words when you’re a plumper jumping on mushrooms?! All properties shown in the video are owned by their respective owners. This video is offered to the public for information and awareness purposes only. Neither the producers, presenters nor Lifepluz Pte.Ltd shall be held liable for any damages arising directly or indirectly from use of this information. For more information, please head over to www.lifepluz.com.

Sushi doesn’t just have to be about fish you know? Come with us to Yakiniku Kintan in Daikanyama to try some luxurious wagyu beef sushi! Want to try what we ate? * There are 16 Kintan restaurants all over Tokyo. Their main speciality is yakiniku (grilled meat), but the beef sushi is to die for! Some branches serve Shabu Shabu – a Japanese style hotpot of thin sliced meats and veggies. * Kintan Daikanayama is easily accessible from Daikanyama or Ebisu station by foot in 5 minutes. http://daikanyama-yakiniku-kintan.com. * Here’s our order: Sendai Tokujou Karubi (Sendai Special rib) – ¥2,280 Niku Zushi Go Kan (5 pieces of meat sushi: Wagyu, Wagyu with truffle, wagyu with sea urchin and caviar, seared wagyu, topside) – ¥2,480 Nihon Sirloin Yukke (Japanese Sirloin Yukke) – ¥2,680 All properties shown in the video are owned by their respective owners. This video is offered to the public for information and awareness purposes only. Neither the producers, presenters nor Lifepluz Pte.Ltd shall be held liable for any damages arising directly or indirectly from use of this information. For more information, please head over to www.lifepluz.com.

Join us on our Yokohama ramen adventure! We check out the CUPNOODLES MUSEUM and the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum. Straight up, both places are great attractions! At the CUPNOODLES MUSEUM you can learn about the invention of instant noodles, as well as make your own Chicken Ramen and design the packaging of your very own CUPNOODLES. There’s also many different types of noodles from around the world to try! At the Ramen Museum you can eat some of the best ramen from around the country, and also a couple of foreign ramens too! We also have to mention the awesome downtown style setting too! Styled on 1958, when the world’s first instant noodle was created. The restaurants are temporary pop-up shops of actual restaurants across the country (and world), but are always replaced with something just as delicious! All properties shown in the video are owned by their respective owners. We make no claim to the accuracy of the content of this video. This video is offered to the public for information and awareness purposes only. Neither the producers, presenters nor Lifepluz Pte.Ltd shall be held liable for any damages arising directly or indirectly from use of this information. For more information, please head over to www.lifepluz.com.

It’s like when you would head over to your friends place with a few cans, and then beat them at Mario Kart….except for it’s a bar…and it’s in Tokyo! Wanna go? Leave us a comment!! 8-Bit Cafe is a must stop for all gamers visiting Tokyo. Hang out with a friendly crowd (locals and travelers) and drink some unique game-themed cocktails, while playing some retro games! There’s a SNES and Pico Park, a multiplayer for up to 8-people. A few handhelds and chargers are dotted around too. All properties shown in the video are owned by their respective owners. We make no claim to the accuracy of the content of this video. This video is offered to the public for information and awareness purposes only. Neither the producers, presenters nor Lifepluz Pte.Ltd shall be held liable for any damages arising directly or indirectly from use of this information. For more information, please head over to www.lifepluz.com.

Do you know Gachapon? They’re those tiny toys and figures that come in the little capsule balls. They kinda look like pokeballs don’t they? In this episode come with us and check out what’s on offer at 3 locations where you can find hundreds of machines! Maybe you want to collect an army of little animals saluting, slauching, or checking themsevles out in the mirror? Or perhaps you’r looking for a souvenir for a friend? In that case, how about a mini 7-11 trash can? All can be found in a Gachapon! Featured: Akihabara Gachapon Kaikan – http://www.akibagacha.com/ From the Akihabara station come out the Electric Town exit and head left. Sega will be right in front of you. Here turn right and go to the end of road, then turn right. There is a crossing with an overpass abvove, cross here and turn right. Keep going and then turn left at Hakata Furyu Ramen Gachapon Street – https://gashapon.jp/tokyo-gashapon-street/ At the end of Character Street in in First Avenue (Tokyo Station underground shopping) Gachapon Kan – Exit 8 of Shinjuku JR station (West Side). Come up the stairs and turn right down the road (Yodobashi camera will stay on the your left). Turn left at Starbucks. Gachapon Kan is shortly on your left. All properties shown in the video are owned by their respective owners. This video is offered to the public for information and awareness purposes only. Neither the producers, presenters nor Lifepluz Pte.Ltd shall be held liable for any damages arising directly or indirectly from use of this information. For more information, please head over to www.lifepluz.com.

Sometimes deciding where to eat is the biggest dilemma you will face when traveling in Japan. Come with us and our tour guide, Ryan, to explore the treats of the ever Sunday-paced neighborhood of Jiyugaoka. If you’d like to join Ryan on one of his tours then check out the link to his Airbnb Experience in Tokyo. https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/915263?checkin=2019-11-22&adults=2&source=p2 All properties shown in the video are owned by their respective owners. We make no claim to the accuracy of the content of this video. This video is offered to the public for information and awareness purposes only. Neither the producers, presenters nor Lifepluz Pte.Ltd shall be held liable for any damages arising directly or indirectly from use of this information. For more information, please head over to www.lifepluz.com.

Join us as we head to Niigata for kayaking, sake and a wonderful tour around Sadogashima island! Niigata is 2 hours from Tokyo on the Joetsu Shinkansen (bullet train) and Sadogashima island is a 1 hour jetfoil trip from Niigata Sado Kisen ferry port. Useful links:

Niigata Tourism Association – http://enjoyniigata.com/en/index.html

Sadogashima Tourism Association – https://www.visitsado.com/en/

Train times – http://www.hyperdia.com/en/

Jetfoil times – https://www.sadokisen.co.jp/en/timetables/

Yahatakan Ryokan (Hotel) – http://yahatakan.com/english/index.html

Photos by TopTia Photography https://toptia.com/

Errata: Shukunegi, appose to Shukuengi. All properties shown in the video are owned by their respective owners. We make no claim to the accuracy of the content of this video. This video is offered to the public for information and awareness purposes only. Neither the producers, presenters nor Lifepluz Pte.Ltd shall be held liable for any damages arising directly or indirectly from use of this information. For more information, please head over to www.lifepluz.com.