DiGJAPAN Singapore

01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year 2026! ✨
Warmest greetings from the DiGJAPAN! Editorial Team.
For everyone dreaming of their next journey to Japan, we are here to be your bridge to Japan again this year! 🇯🇵
Stay tuned as we continue to bring you in-depth insights, hidden gems, and exciting discoveries to help you plan your perfect trip. We look forward to sharing the beauty of Japan with you all throughout 2026.
Wishing you a year full of wonderful travels! ⛩️🌸
— The DiGJAPAN! Editorial Team
Year2026

22/12/2025

💙 LAST CALL: Don’t miss Tokyo’s most stunning Blue Illumination! 💙
Spending your holidays in Tokyo? Make sure to add "Ao no Dokutsu" (Blue Cave) in Shibuya to your bucket list! 🇯🇵✨ Over 500,000 blue LED lights are transforming the streets into a glowing sapphire wonderland. It’s absolutely IG-worthy! 📸
⚠️ NOTE: The final day is December 25th (Thu)!
Yes, it ends right on Christmas Day. If you’re in town, this is your last chance to experience the magic before it’s gone!
Don't forget to spot the giant snowman balloon ⛄️ under the theme "THE SNOWMAN" and grab some festive treats at the Christmas Market before the lights go up!
📍 Quick Info
🗓 Until: December 25, 2025 (Ending soon!)
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Shibuya Koen-dori to Yoyogi Park
💰 Entry: FREE! (More budget for shopping! 🛍️)
Catch the blue glow before it disappears! Tag your travel buddies below! 👇

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR4EdbbEScB/?igsh=MWVvZnlrbzloMXF1eQ==

05/11/2025

Kyoto Autumn Trip: Must-Know Travel Hack for Singaporeans! 🍁

Kyoto's autumn leaves are world-class, but let's be real—planning a trip there can get a little paiseh (embarrassing/troublesome) if you run into common tourist problems!

🤔Travel pain points (problems) when in Kyoto?
—Luggage too heavy—where to stow it?
—Will Fushimi Inari or Arashiyama be too packed (crowded) today?
—How to maximize your shiok (enjoyable) autumn leaves viewing time?

Aiyo, don't sian (tired/bored)! Say hello to "Kyoto Smart Navi" and "Kyoto Station Smart Navi"! 📱 These apps are a lifesaver for making your trip super efficient, lah.

✨Your Best Travel Kaki (Buddy) for Kyoto:
Kyoto Smart Navi: Get the lowdown on tourist spots and, most importantly, real-time crowd levels! Avoid the jams and find the quieter, equally beautiful spots.

Kyoto Station Smart Navi: Just landed? This one's for you! Quickly check coin locker availability (no more walking around like a lost sotong!) and get info on city bus stops and train platforms.

Don't miss out on making your Kyoto autumn holiday smooth like butter. Check out the article to learn how to master these tools for a damn good trip! 👇
https://digjapan.travel/en/blog/?id=12701

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*Sponsored by: Kyoto National Highway Office, Kyoto City, and Kyoto City Tourism Association (DMO KYOTO)
*PR

Making Kyoto sightseeing so much easier! Whether you are heading to famous tourist spots or hidden gems, the free “Kyoto Smart Navi” and “Kyoto Station Smart Navi” digital maps allow you to check crowd levels in real time. It is also packed full with convenient features such as checking avai...

13/08/2025

Meitetsu Department Store is recommended for shopping around Nagoya Station! With excellent access being directly connected to the platform of the μSKY Limited Express running between Nagoya Station and Chubu Centrair International Airport, it has a full array of fashion brands for all ages and a cosmetics section. A number of discount coupons for shopping at Meitetsu Department Store are available in this issue, so be sure to make use of them!

Meitetsu Department Store is directly connected to the platform of the μSKY Limited Express running between Nagoya Station and Chubu Centrair International Airport, providing excellent access. Check out the coupons for discounts on cosmetics, women’s clothing brands for a wide range of ages, watc...

03/06/2025

Green tea is not the only tea enjoyed in Japan. Just visit a supermarket and you'll find teas made from herbs, cereals, fruit, beans and even seaweed!

Green tea is not the only tea enjoyed in Japan. Just visit a supermarket and you'll find teas made from herbs, cereals, fruit, beans and even seaweed!

03/04/2025

Located at the southern tip of the Kii Peninsula, Shingu City in Wakayama Prefecture is surrounded by abundant nature. It is filled with World Heritage Sites, such as Kumano Hayatama Taisha Grand Shrine, one of the three Kumano Sanzan shrines, and the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route winding through the city. Here are two recommended spots in Shingu City that you can visit before or after trekking along the Kumano Kodo: Kamikura-jinja Shrine and Shingu Castle Ruins.
https://digjapan.travel/en/blog/?id=12668
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*Sponsored by: Shingu City Tourism Destination Enhancement Counci *PR

Highly recommended for those considering trekking the popular Kumano Kodo route during their trip to Japan! Why not drop into Shingu City in Wakayama Prefecture, where the World Heritage Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine is located, before or after going trekking? Shingu City is a lovely town blessed wi...

02/04/2025

Why not take a short trip from Tokyo to Togoku Suigo, where you can relax and enjoy its natural beauty, history and cuisine? Togoku Suigo is an area that straddles Chiba and Ibaraki Prefectures and consists of Katori City in Chiba Prefecture, and Itako City, Kashima City, and Kamisu City in Ibaraki Prefecture, all of which are located along the Tone River basin. During the Edo period, this area flourished as a relay point for the Tone River waterway, and here you can enjoy the retro, nostalgic atmosphere of the townscape, as well as the beautiful natural scenery of the sea, lakes and rivers, and the changing scenery of the four seasons.

https://digjapan.travel/en/blog/?id=12660
＊Sponsored by：Togoku Suigo Tourism Promotion Council　＊PR

The Togoku Suigo area, which is easily accessible from Tokyo, Narita Airport and Ibaraki Airport, is an area where you can enjoy history, culture and the changing seasons. In addition to visiting the Togoku Sansha Shrines of Kashima Jingu Grand Shrine, Katori Shrine and Ikisu Shrine, which are popul...

29/03/2025

In Japan, we are now approaching the cherry blossom season. Cherry blossoms can also be enjoyed at Kusatsu Onsen, one of Japan’s major hot spring resorts. As well as Kusatsu’s famous Yubatake and other spectacular views of hot spring resorts, beautiful nature hikes, zip lines, and other activities are also recommended through spring and summer. Here we introduce an article that highlights some of the must-do activities in Kusatsu Onsen!
If you are traveling in Japan for the first time, we recommend taking a direct bus from Shibuya to Kusatsu Onsen.
https://digjapan.travel/en/blog/?id=12677
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*Sponsored by: Tokyu Bus Corporation *PR

Kusatsu is renowned as one of Japan’s most desirable hot spring retreats, especially during its colder peak season, when the onsen town turns into a snow-covered winter wonderland. But is that really all we can experience in Kusatsu? Are we missing something here? As winter melts away and the gree...

03/01/2025

The main food associated with Japan’s New Year is none other than osechi cuisine.
The number of stacked boxes the food comes in, how it is presented and what items it comprises of may have changed with time, but the image of a Japanese family surrounding a table full of osechi, wishing for happiness in the coming year, has not.
To understand more about Japan’s New Year cuisine, we visited Takako Tsubuku, Managing Director of the Ajinomoto Foundation for Dietary Culture, a public interest incorporated foundation.
https://digjapan.travel/en/blog/?id=11520
#あけましておめでとうございます

Learn about the history of this traditional New Years meal as well as the meanings behind the foods inside.

22/12/2024

When it comes to shopping in Japan, Don Quijote is recommended! Here’s some details on the tax free plus up to 7% off coupon that can be used at Don Quijote. This coupon is for visitors to Japan. Present this coupon and your passport at the cash register to score a discount. Terms and conditions, and precautions for using the coupon are listed on the coupon page, so click on the coupon for more details.
http://japanportal.donki-global.com/coupon/?ptcd=0065000101

25/11/2024

Don Quijote is known as one of the largest shopping theme parks in Japan. It has an extensive variety of products, with everything from foods to beauty cosmetics, mascot characters, and more to enjoy. We’ve compiled a selection of the best confectionery as souvenirs. Make time to visit a Don Quijote store during your stay in Japan!

“Don Quijote Asakusa is located in Asakusa, where many foreign tourists visit. Take an in-depth look at the top snacks and foods available as souvenirs from Japan. The huge lineup of snacks popular amongst foreigners is a sight to behold! The store is open 24 hours a day, so you can make the most ...