iwafu vs Honjitsu Tokyo

iwafu | Discover what’s happening around you in Japan, right now Open the app and explore your surroundings on the map: moments just captured nearby, conversations about local places, limited-time events, and shop coupons you can use just a short walk away. No advance searches or lengthy travel guides needed. Wherever you are, discover what’s happening there now. 【See What’s Around You】 Explore nearby posts, conversations about local places, limited-time events, coupons, and local shop information on a map centered on your location. See how far away things are and when they’re happening at a glance. 【Share What You’re Seeing】 Spot something interesting, moving, or worth sharing? Capture the moment and post it. There’s no need to perfect your photos or write a long introduction. Choose a photo from your gallery or take one directly in the app. The app automatically reads when and where it was taken, keeping your post connected to the moment. 【Start a Conversation About a Place】 Want to know how crowded a street is right now? Wondering if that restaurant still has seats available today? Choose a place and start a conversation with people nearby or those who know it well. You don’t have to be there, and you don’t need a photo. One question is enough to get people talking about a place. 【Nearby Coupons, Just a Short Walk Away】 Browse offers from nearby shops, from dining and shopping to experiences. Explore them on the map, save your favorites, and show the coupon when you visit to redeem it. Coupons from nationwide brands and local businesses across Japan are all on the same map. 【Find Limited-Time Events Nearby】 Some experiences are only around for a little while. Open the Events page to discover nearby limited-time events, sorted from closest to farthest. You can also search by region, date, category, or keyword. Check event dates, locations, and travel information, then save the events that catch your eye and plan your visit. Turn a spare moment on your trip into another reason to head out and explore. 【Six Languages, More Ways to Connect】 Available in Traditional Chinese, Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Thai. Even when someone posts in a different language, translation helps you understand their experiences and join conversations about local places. 【Together, Share Japan as It Happens】 Some things never make it into travel guides or search results. But when someone is there to share a moment, or willing to answer a question, the picture of Japan around you becomes a little clearer. Whether you’re visiting Japan, living there, or simply curious about what’s happening across the country, open iwafu flash to see what’s going on nearby and discover events worth making time for.

Honjitsu Tokyo — what's on in Tokyo and the Kanto region, updated every day. Open the app and you see today: festivals, fireworks, exhibitions, markets, illuminations, anime collaborations, family events… sorted by date, with a map and today's weather, so you know where to go at a glance. [SEASONAL SPECIALS] • Big fireworks festivals, with the major events ranked first [BROWSE EVENTS] • Day-by-day list: swipe the calendar strip to switch days • Apple Maps: every event pinned on the map; the number in a circle shows how many events are in that area • Category filters: art, markets, festivals, anime, family and more • Search in English, Japanese, Chinese or romaji (typing "hanabi" finds fireworks) • Every event links to its official website; always check there for the latest times and prices [PLAN YOUR TRIP] • Tap "+" to add an event to your plan; each day is sorted by time automatically • Travel time between stops is based on real routes, including from your hotel • Invite friends to edit the same plan together • Share events and plans as beautiful images; after the trip, make a short route recap video • Reminders when an event is about to start or it's time to leave [EVENT CARD COLLECTION] • Every event you visit becomes a card; swipe through them to look back on your trip • When you were recorded at the venue, the card gets a "Visited" stamp — and now and then a gold or black-gold card • Turn on automatic visit recording and the venues you visit are noted even with the app closed • Rate the events you went to and help make recommendations better for everyone [HOME SCREEN WIDGET] • See today's popular events and a countdown to your trip without opening the app [SAVE AND DISCOVER] • Swipe right to save, swipe left to hide • Events ending soon, near you, or on for one day only are shown first • Weather hints for rain, heat and cold [FOUR LANGUAGES] • English, 日本語, Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong / Taiwan wording) and Simplified Chinese • Event details switch too, and the original Japanese name is always kept Browse, save and search without an account; sign in to sync your plans and saved events across devices. Event information comes from organisers' public websites; images belong to their respective organisers. Details may change, so please check the official website. Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).