Travelling to an unfamiliar country is always daunting, especially if you don’t know the language. Japan can seem difficult at first for the first-time visitor, but once you get settled, you’ll find it is a pretty easy place to get around.
We present you with the following travel tips so you can get the most out of your Japanese holiday.
Staying connected while traveling in Japan is easier than ever, with multiple options available for accessing the internet. Whether you need data for navigation, messaging,…
Japan, and particularly Tokyo, has a reputation for being an extremely expensive city—and sometimes it can be. You can spend hundreds of dollars on a…
One would think with the amount of cutting edge technology and the millions of vending machines in Japan plastic bank cards would be all the…
Cherry blossom season, known as sakura season, is one of Japan’s most iconic and breathtaking times of the year. From late March to early April,…
The local convenience store, or konbini as they are called in Japan, is one of the most useful stores for quick purchases and essential services….
When entering Japan, you must complete a customs declaration form detailing the items you are bringing into the country. These forms are usually distributed on…
As seen in Kobe in January 1995 and more recently north of Tokyo in March 2011, catastrophic earthquakes and tsunamis pose a real threat to…
At the time of writing, no immunisations were required for visitors to enter Japan, and there are no major illnesses or diseases out of the…
Japan’s currency is called the yen (JPY). Exchange rates fluctuate, but as a rough guide, 100 yen is approximately equal to $1.20 USD, $1.20 AUD,…
Many travellers worry about the language barrier in Japan, but with a little preparation, navigating the country can be surprisingly smooth. While English is not…
It doesn’t take long for visitors to Japan to realise that mobile phones are everywhere. Whether on the train, in cafés, or walking through the…
There are a few things you may want to know when travelling to Japan, especially if you plan to bring some of your electronic gadgets…
Japan celebrates a wide range of holidays throughout the year. Many public holidays have fixed dates, and if they fall on a Sunday, the following…
Japan is widely regarded as one of the safest countries in the world, with low crime rates, courteous locals, and an overall sense of security…
When you arrive in a foreign country after a long flight, one of your first concerns is how to find your hotel. In most places,…
Not only does Japan attract countless international visitors, but the Japanese themselves love to travel. This has created a huge market for accommodation, ranging from…
Japan’s climate varies significantly depending on the region, spanning subtropical islands in the south to snow-covered mountains in the north. While many compare central Japan’s…
When not working, the Japanese dress fairly casually, but for business and formal occasions, they dress very smartly. Visitors to Japan should attire themselves similarly:…