If you’ve researched ticketing in Japan, you might have come across the word “Playguide” (プレイガイド). Given that the word is not used in this context in other countries, the meaning might not be obvious to many foreigners. In Japan, Playguide is the commonly used word to...
You have tickets for your favorite artist’s concert tour, and now you are trying to figure out the best option to get from city to city? This article will show you the most popular and convenient transportation options, but we will also talk about costs and other...
The Ghibli Museum, conceived by its legendary director Hayao Miyazaki himself, is a must-visit item on many visitors' Tokyo itinerary. What many don't realize is: tickets have to be purchased in advance for a specific date and time-slots. You cannot just arrive and...
You have checked the official NJPW website and possibly a couple of other guides, but still don’t know exactly how to purchase tickets from outside Japan? Here is how to do get those tickets for Wrestle Kingdom, G1 Climax, New Japan Cup or any other New Japan Pro...
You are in Japan and are looking to buy tickets for a sold-out concert or baseball game, or want to save money on your next cinema visit? Visiting a discount ticket shop, also known as Kinken Shop (金券ショップ; kinken shoppu), could be your best option. This article will...
You might have heard of discount ticket shops (aka Kinken shops), the little resale shops that buy and sell cheap train tickets, shopping vouchers, concert tickets and more. Most of them can be found around railway stations and in shopping streets. In Tokyo,...
Concert Experience Report: Sheena Ringo at Saitama Super Arena, 22.11.2018 If you have never been to a concert in Japan, you might wonder whether it is a different experience than in your country (spoiler alert: it most probably is). We went to a stadium concert...
Going to a Sumo Wrestling Fight You want to see a Sumo wrestling fight during your visit to Japan? Here is what you need to know. Firstly, tickets for Sumo tournaments tend to sell out very quickly. If you know how and where to purchase tickets, you still have a...
You are planning your Japan trip and want to know if there are any interesting concerts during your stay?Your dream is to see your favorite artist live in Japan, but you don't know when their next tour is? There are literally dozens of concerts every day in...
We know that sorting out tickets for concerts in Asia can be a tricky endeavor. Luckily, purchasing tickets for concerts in Hong Kong can be much easier than for Japanese shows. Looking for Taiwanese concert tickets instead? Click here Here are the best ways to...
