Suica cards make travelling around Japan on the local trains much easier, but if you’ve never been to the country before, where do you get your first one? This guide explains how to get a Suica – or, a similar card – at Haneda Airport’s Terminal 3.
Pre-Departure
All the logistics to think about before you go – like SIMS vs eSIMS, immigration paperwork, packing tips, changing money, getting from the airport etc
The Best Ways to Get Yen in Japan
If you’re going to Japan, you’ll need some spending money. While credit cards are becoming more widely accepted, you’ll likely need cash at some point during your trip. So what’s the best way to convert your home currency to Japanese yen? Our guide can help you decide which is the best method for you – and which will get you the best rate.
6 Licensed Green Plate Companies for Private Tokyo Airport Transfers
If you’re looking for licensed drivers to pick you up from the airport in Japan, and you want to book via the English booking engines, as so many people do, here are some names to look for.
How to Fill in Your Visit Japan Web Arrival Documents for Japan
The Visit Japan Web arrival documentation for Japan registers your arrival into the country. But, it can confuse people a little bit, so here’s my guide to what to expect when filling it in – and a few places where people commonly get confused.
Do You Need to Book Shinkansen Tickets in Advance
Since the Japan Rail Pass soared in price a few years ago, more of us are buying single tickets for the Shinkansen, but you might be wondering whether you should do this in advance or not. Here’s our guide explaining it all so you can decide which is best for you.
9 Things Not To Bring to Japan
When planning your Japan trip, it’s easy to focus solely on what you need to bring. But Japan has very strict rules about what you can’t bring into the country – or sometimes even take out of it. Some items that are perfectly normal at home, or on other trips you’ve taken, could get confiscated, … Read more
100 Japanese Words You Already Know
While Japanese can be a highly complex language, some of it is more familiar than you might think. A lot of words have very similar pronunciation to the same word in English – so, here’s 100 useful Japanese words you might need on your trip that you probably already know (or won’t find it hard to learn)
How to Survive in Japan – With Just 8 Key Phrases
Master essential phrases like ‘please’, ‘thank you’ and ‘excuse me’ and add in a couple of simple questions, and you’ll both delight the Japanese you meet and help your trip go a bit more smoothly. Here’s what to master.