The Hello Kitty Shinkansen is the cutest bullet train on the tracks, but how do you get on it? Here’s all the things you need to know like where it goes and when, how to get a ticket and the best places to visit via this super cute train.
Japan Travel Tips
The best advice for planning your trip to Japan – and getting around the country once you arrive.
13 Apps to Make Your Japan Trip Easier
There are a few apps I won’t travel to Japan without—and a few that could be helpful for people other than me! So, here’s my list of the apps that can make your Japan trip easier.
Smoking in Japan
When I first went to Japan, a long, long time ago, there was a lot of smoke… you could smoke in bars and restaurants; every hotel had smoking floors, and there were even smoking rooms on the Shinkansen, but over the years, things have changed. So, what’s the situation now if you’re a smoker? Or conversely, someone trying to avoid the smell of smoke and worried about this previous seemingly smoke-filled country? Let us explain…
Drinking Water in Japan- Where, When, How!
Staying hydrated on your Japan trip is essential to keeping your energy levels up and to help prevent problems in Japan’s high humidity and Summer heat. So, what’s the deal with drinking water in Japan? Is it worth packing your reusable bottle, and where can you fill it? Can you drink the tap water? and … Read more
15 Mistakes Not To Make On Your Japan Trip
There are a lot of mistakes you can make on a trip to Japan – and a lot of posts covering them. Normally these lists are all about etiquette – don’t blow your nose in public, don’t eat and walk, don’t talk too loudly on trains, don’t tip – and they are all valid points if you don’t want to be ‘that tourist’ – but, there are also a few mistakes that don’t get mentioned in every list like this that I think you need to know about.
Is the Klook Value Train Pass Worth It?
The other day I got an email from the ticket company Klook talking about their new ‘JR Pass’ saying it could save cash. Considering the old one is no longer worth buying for most people, I was intrigued – and so, I decided to check things out and ask, will the new Klook JR Pass – also known as the Value Rail Pass save you money?
What to Do if There’s an Earthquake Alert During Your Japan Trip
I wasn’t supposed to write a post today, but, today is January 2nd, 2024 and yesterday, the news that Japan had been hit by a 7.6 magnitude earthquake reminded me, that when the earthquake alarm sounded on my last trip, I didn’t know what to do. So, I thought maybe some of you reading this might not either – so, here’s what to know if the earthquake alarm sounds on your trip.
How to Transfer Your Luggage Between Hotels in Japan
There are a lot of differences between local travelers and foreign tourists on Japanese trains – but one of the big ones is that we’re all lugging massive cases while the local travelers don’t have any. One reason for this is that locals usually send big cases in advance via a luggage transport service. I … Read more