cash still holds sway in Japan, and it’s a good idea to stack up on a nice bundle of yen. This is especially true if you’re paying for buses and trains with tickets – ticketing machines may or may not take card.
1. Be careful, even in Japan Tokyo may be touted as safe, but you should still take the same precautions you do at home: Lock your door. Watch your bag and your drinks. While it’s safe to walk outside late at night, I wouldn’t make it a habit. Trains end service around midnig...
購買旅平險:旅平險一定要購買,可以保障旅途中的各種意外(身故、失能、食物中毒、行李遺失、航班delay),投保金額建議保年收入的10～20倍。 填妥Visit Japan Web:出國前先填好Visit Japan Web,在入境的時候可以用一個QR CODE就完成入境手續及海關申報,簡單來說就是可以加速入境花費的時間。(看樂吃購的填寫教學) ...
When I visit Japan (which is not often), I always have my eyes peeled for a branch of BOOK OFF on the streets. (There’s even some BOOK OFFs in Paris, if you are ever there.) When I see a BOOK OFF, I can’t help popping in to see their collection. During my last trip to ...
Riding a train in Japan – Tips, manners and trivia including endless announcements and women-only cars 06/25/2018Comment I use public transportations as much as possible when I’m travelling in a foreign country. You get to experience real life as a[...] ...
A short and concise post about preparation for a Japan trip. Japan is one of the safest countries to visit, and it does not the much to prepare for an independent trip on a self-made itinerary. Here are my concise tips on transport, money, accommodation and being a good tourist in this...
One of the best tips I have is to avoid rush hours! As you can guess, the train system gets very crowded during rush hours. Some readers may have heard of the station workers who “push” people onto a packed train in the morning/evening commute times. This is real!Plan to leave ear...
3 Tech Tips for Travelling to Japan – How to Stay Connected Travelling to Japan? This country is one awesome destination on this part of the world and you are sure to have a terrific time... Load more
If you are planning to travel to Japan from the UAE, there are many things you need to know about, like visa requirements, flight bookings and more. Here is everything you need to know! Disclaimer: Application services on the e-visa system in Japan are currently suspended at the Consulate...
He is a gaijin in Tokyo, and is using trains.jp make the best norikae annai experience for foreigners. Fingers crossed. If you’ve got any other Japan specific tips on travelling with babies, please share them with us in the comments section below. Better yet, I’d love to hear some ...