More than just fireworks — Omagari is a competition where the most skilled artisans in Japan have competed since 1910. This article explains how to appreciate the show, book tickets, and travel to Daisen (Akita) for those coming from afar.
Aug 9, 2026
Tokyo hosts massive fireworks festivals drawing up to a million people in a single night. Here is the detailed August 2026 schedule by district, less crowded viewing spots, ways to avoid station congestion on the way back, and small preparations to ensure your evening doesn't turn into a nightmare.
August is the peak of the hanabi season in Japan. This comprehensive guide covers the 2026 fireworks schedule by region — Tokyo, Tohoku, Koshinetsu, Kansai, Kyushu, Hokkaido — along with the scale of each festival, transportation, and essential tips for Vietnamese travelers before heading out.
Most Vietnamese people in Japan are overpaying for their phone bills without realizing it. This article shows you how to measure your actual data usage, match it with the right plan, cut unnecessary services, and find the golden time to switch plans — saving you hundreds of thousands of yen a year.
Going to Japan for a short trip? Don't bother buying a monthly SIM. Here is your complete guide to travel eSIMs: choose a plan according to your itinerary, install it in Vietnam beforehand, use it immediately upon landing, and find answers to common custom and hotel questions.
What should you install for the whole family to use the network cheaply and stably? Compare fiber optic, plug-in home WiFi, and Pocket WiFi by cost, speed, and procedures for foreigners — plus a guide on choosing based on your housing type.
Video-calling home every evening on just a few GB a month is entirely doable once you get a few settings right. Here are the best calling apps, how much data each one really uses, and 9 proven data-saving tips.
Your phone says "No Service", displays signal bars but can't connect to the internet, or data drains rapidly even when not in use… Here is a compilation of the 10 most common errors along with step-by-step troubleshooting guide — most take just a few minutes, with no need to take your phone anywhere.
Not having a Japanese credit card doesn't mean you can't get a SIM card. This article lists 4 alternative payment methods—cash on delivery, convenience store payment, bank transfer, and e-wallets—along with the pros, cons, and procedures for each.
