Your Complete Guide to Planning a Trip to Japan

On this page, we’ve collected several articles that we think will help you plan your trip to Japan. From transportation to money, manners, and what to do in an emergency situation, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy a safe and convenient trip around Japan!

Transportation

How to take public transportation, how to use the different types of transit IC cards, and other information relating to transportation in Japan.

Narita vs Haneda: A Guide to Tokyo's International Airports

Save Money and Travel Japan in Style With Suica, Japan's Most-Used Transit IC Card

Watch Out for Jam-Packed Trains! Make Your Journey More Comfortable By Avoiding Tokyo's Rush-Hour Traffic

10 Things to Know When Riding Trains in Japan

Ways to Travel for Cheap Across Japan: Low-Cost Airlines, Night Buses, and More

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Money

How to use cashless services, how to exchange to Japanese currency, and other information relating to money in Japan.

Where and How to Exchange, Withdraw, and Cash-in Japanese Yen

A Guide to Japanese Money: Coins and Bills

Can You Survive Without Cash in Japan? The 12 Top Cashless Payment Options in Japan Examined

7 Ways to Save Substantially When Shopping in Japan that Only Locals Know!

The 5 Best Ways to Spend Your Last 1,000 Yen in Japan

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Manners

Useful Japanese phrases you can use, social norms you'll only find in Japan, and other information relating to manners in Japan.

10 Things You Should Avoid Doing While in Japan

10 Japanese Customs You Should Know Before You Visit Japan

10 Things You Should Avoid Doing When Using Chopsticks in Japan

Did I Order This…?! 7 Things at an Izakaya That Surprise Foreign Residents in Japan

Everything You Need to Know About Garbage and Recycling in Japan

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Interesting Facts

Various trivia that might come in useful and enrich your trip to Japan.

17 Facts You Probably Don't Know About Sakura, Japan's Nationally Beloved Flower

13 Fun Facts About the Yamanote Line, the Beating Heart of Tokyo

11 Secrets About Mt. Fuji That Even Locals Don't Know

Tokyo Tower - Everything You Need To Know About Tokyo's Most Famous Landmark

Yukata vs Kimono, The Secret Culture Behind The Japanese National Dress

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Emergencies (Medical, Legal, Natural Disasters)

What to do if you find yourself in an emergency while in Japan, such as getting injured or sick, or even a natural disaster.

Practical Tips and Advice For Staying Safe in the Event of a Natural Disaster in Japan

What Is the Legal Drinking Age in Japan? 8 Laws You Should Know Before Coming to Japan

From Potential Theft to Huge Fines: 8 Situations to Be Aware of When Visiting Japan

8 Kinds of Questions You May Have About Getting Sick or Injured in Japan, Answered by Japanese People!

In Case of Emergency: Which Japanese Hospitals Can Accommodate Foreigners?

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