Understanding the Shinkansen Luggage Rules in Japan
All your questions about size and seats, answered.
All your questions about size and seats, answered.
Filled with shrines, temples, and natural wonders, there is no better place for a break.
Explore the top choices for mobile connectivity.
Some of the best picks, near the big stations.
Do you need it? Questions, answers, and policy options.
Is it cheaper than a travel SIM or rental Wi-Fi?
This discount pass is available to foreign residents and tourists alike. See what you can do with it.
Full guide to taking the bullet train, buses, and low-cost flights.
Tickets & seat reservations, speeds & special passes.
We break down the best options for your future travels.
Compare bullet trains, buses and other transport options.
Find out how to save money on the way to Hokkaidō.
A list of Japanese souvenirs that are fun and affordable. Tea, sweets, original Kit Kats, kimono and other quintessentially Japanese gifts.
A guide to must-visit onsen towns — the perfect winter getaways to stay warm in the chilly weather.
Easy ways of connecting to the interwebs.
Missed last train? Have too much luggage in tow for public transportation? A step-by-step guide to catching a taxi in Tokyo.
Everything you need to know about getting those keys.
Looking to explore the sun-kissed islands of southern Japan? Here's how to get yourself down to paradise.
Head northeast for all things affordably awesome.