A convenient portal site to look up information about Japan

In today’s Internet society, it is easy to obtain information by searching for information you want to look up on the Internet.

I would like to introduce some useful portal sites for foreigners who have come to Japan or have decided to move to Japan for business or family reasons, categorizing information on Japan and other topics by item.

Matcha

Source: https://matcha-jp.com

This site provides foreigners traveling to Japan with information on tourist spots, accommodations, and other travel necessities.

By searching by destination, you can find out not only famous events and specialties of the area, but also hotels, transportation, and more.

The site also provides information on simple Japanese phrases such as greetings, cab riding, Suica ticketing for foreigners, etc., which can be used when traveling in Japan.

Japanese (can be changed to simple Japanese)
English
Chinese (traditional and simplified)
Thai
Thai・Korean
Korean ・Indonesian
Vietnamese

japan-guide.com

Source: https: //www.japan-guide.com

This is an inbound portal site operated by Export Japan Co.
This site is unique in that it is operated by foreign staff.

In other words, it is a site that is friendly to both visitors to Japan and foreigners living in Japan, as it introduces information and knowledge gained through actual experience in Japan from a foreigner’s point of view.

There are only a few websites operated by foreigners that provide information on travel in Japan and other regions, which is one of the reasons why this site is so popular because it provides articles that are friendly to foreigners.

The site has many photos and videos, so it is easy to understand what kind of place it is even if you don’t have an image of what the place looks like!

〈Languages Supported

English
Chinese

Lonely planet

Source: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/japan

This is a web media site that boasts the world’s largest share of travel guidebooks.
On this site, there is a space where foreigners who have actually visited Japan can freely post their questions and impressions, and feel free to submit answers to them.
With such a community, you can rest assured that you will receive answers that are meaningful to you and in a language that is easy to understand!

The site focuses on nature, scenic spots, historical heritage sites, buildings, etc. in Japan.
You can also search by item, so even when you have not yet decided where you want to go in Japan, you can use it as an opportunity to decide on a place according to your purpose.

Another feature of the site is that it supports many languages.
The site supports a wide range of languages, so it is easy to use because it has a large number of users and a wealth of information.â

〈Languages supported

English
Indian English
German
French
Italian
Spanish
Korean
Czech
Russian
Portuguese

Tokyo Otaku Mode News

Source: https://otakumode.com/news

Otaku” is a Japanese culture that has spread worldwide with the spread of Japanese anime, idols, and cosplay culture.

Every cosplay event held in Japan attracts cosplayers from all over the world.
Not only do we post information about cosplay events and other anime-related events, but we also sell limited-edition goods online.

In addition to visiting Japan to participate in otaku-related events, you can also research popular anime and manga in Japan today, so we recommend using this site even if you are just beginning to develop an interest in Japanese pop culture.

Languages Supported

English

JAPAN KURASHI MAGAZINE

JAPAN KURASHI MAGAZINE is a web media which provides useful information about real estate and living in Japan for foreigners who want to move to Japan.

We also regularly distribute useful tourist information for travelers.

Furthermore, JAPAN KURASHI MAGAZINE allows users to search for rental and real estate information throughout Japan.

If there is a real estate property you are interested in, you can also contact an agency.

<Language(s) spoken.

English
Spanish
Chinese
Indonesian
Thai
Thai ・Vietnamese

JAPAN KURASHI MAGAZINE

summary

There are many other portal sites that are useful when you are traveling to Japan or want to know information about Japan after living in Japan, in addition to those introduced here.

We recommend that you actively use these sites so that you can have a fulfilling time when you come to Japan!

Nowadays, more and more sites are available in various languages other than English, making them much easier to use.

Even if you cannot understand something on a Japanese-only website, you will be able to enjoy this wonderful country of Japan more by using portal sites to incorporate a variety of knowledge!