What’s the Best Luggage for Japan?
Today, we are talking about the best luggage for Japan. Read more
Tag Archive for: Transport
Is it worth Getting a JR Rail Pass?
/in Common Questions/by Becki BenedictWe recently got a question asking if the JR Rail Pass was worth getting.
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Luggage Free Travel Japan
/in Practical Tips/by Shawn WeldonIs Luggage Free Travel in Japan Possible?
Yes, luggage free travel in Japan is possible, and is super convenient in certain situations. Read more
JAL Covid-19 Cover for Japan Airlines Passengers
/in Practical Tips/by Shawn WeldonJapan Airlines (JAL) is offering a COVID-19 coverage plan for anyone who flies with them between now and June 30, 2021. The JAL Covid-19 Cover is automatically provided to all customers flying international and provides support in case of contracting COVID-19 on your trip. Read more
Japan Train Travel: A Train is a Train, Right?
/in Travel Stories/by Shawn WeldonThe most common issue we come across with travelers visiting Japan on their own is not understanding the Japan train system. We’ve heard countless stories of people losing an entire day of sightseeing because they either missed a train or took the wrong one. Read more
Cell Phone Etiquette in Japan
/in Practical Tips/by Shawn WeldonJapan has many unwritten social rules, but I believe the most important one to know is cell phone etiquette. What you might consider normal phone usage in your home country could come off as quite inappropriate in Japan. Read more
JR Pass Tips
/in Practical Tips/by Shawn WeldonIf you’re traveling to Japan and you plan on seeing more than Tokyo, then you’ll want to take advantage of the JR Pass (also referred to as the Japan Rail Pass). These JR Pass Tips will help you understand when, where and how to use your key to Japan’s ultra efficient train system. Read more
What You Need to Know About Dietary Restrictions in Japan
/in Practical Tips/by Shawn WeldonDietary restrictions in Japan can often make finding something to eat very challenging. Going out to eat with dietary restrictions, food allergies, or dietary preferences can be troublesome in the US, but it’s not impossible. However, the situation is quite different in Japan. Read more
WiFi Internet Access in Japan: A Work in Progress
/in Practical Tips/by Shawn WeldonEven though it’s one of the world’s most developed countries, free WiFi internet access in Japan is still very much a work in progress. They have a great internet infrastructure for people that live there, but as a visitor your options can seem limited. Read more
Becki and Shawn
Japan Travel Specialists
Hi, we’re Becki and Shawn! We love Japan and are truly passionate about Japan and Japan travel.
We’ve lived, worked, and traveled in Japan for 20+ years, so we know where to go, what to see, and how to get there. Join us in Japan for an adventure of a lifetime!
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