Planning Trip to Japan

We’ve gathered tips to know before you go and handy info for while you’re on the road.

Keep these notes by your side—and enjoy your trip to Japan!

Basics

Before You Go, What to Know and What to Prepare.

The main language used in Japan is Japanese. Because education through higher education can be comp...

We’ll introduce the main payment methods commonly used in Japan, including options that visitors fro...

Generally speaking, Japan doesn't have a tipping culture. If you leave money on the table in your h...

Shrines and temples are highly popular tourist destinations in Japan. You may have many questions, s...

One of the most beloved aspects of Japanese culture is the onsen (hot spring) and sento (public bath...

Pocket WiFi is a portable Wi-Fi router that you carry with you and use within Japan. You pick up the...

What is Suica? Suica is a rechargeable IC card issued by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) a...

This guide is for international visitors. Residents of Japan are not eligible for tax-free shopping....

A capsule hotel is a place where you sleep in a small pod barely big enough for one adult to lie dow...

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