Tips– category –

Calling for help in Japan: Remember 119

Japan travel tip for charging your devices

Which ATMs in Japan accept foreign cards?

How to publish books in Japan: A guide for aspiring authors

Overwhelmed by Japan’s numerous rules? Just stay calm and follow the locals

Handing money to the cashier? Use the small tray!

A basic guide to disposing garbage in Japan

Are taxis affordable in Japan?

How to handle rush hour on Japanese trains like a pro

How can I get prescription glasses or contacts in Japan?

Lost in Tokyo Station? It’s OKAY, help is everywhere!

Tokyo to Haneda: The Monorail is an excellent option

Sudomari: The cheapest way to stay at minshuku

Seishun 18 Kippu: One of the best nationwide train tickets in Japan

Tips for staying at a family-run minshuku

Score tickets for a Japanese baseball game…with ease!

Fastest route from Tokyo to Yokohama: The Tokaido Main Line

Mastering the art of Japan’s unspoken rules

Packed train in Japan survival guide

Escalator etiquette in Japan–it’s the little things that make a big difference!

Boarding a local train at rush hour? Recline and relax on Japan’s Green Car Service

Bufferin: A reliable pain reliever for a variety of needs

How to buy shinkansen (bullet train) tickets

Train travel extravaganza! Yokohama to Tokyo