Visiting Japan

If you've spent even a single day in Tokyo, you've probably walked past a MUJI store without trying to. Ryohin Keikaku, ...

Every Japan travel guide says some version of the same thing: "Japan is more cash-based than you'd expect." That's true,...

Most Japan packing lists cover the obvious stuff — comfortable shoes, layers for the weather, a portable charger. The th...

Best Guided Tours and Day Trips from Tokyo & KyotoTokyo and Kyoto are both good enough bases to never leave, but some of...

Pocket WiFi vs eSIM for Japan: Which Should You Choose?You'll want data the moment you land — for maps, for translation ...

How to Use a Japanese Convenience Store Like a LocalConvenience stores in Japan — konbini — do a lot more than sell snac...

How to Send Your Luggage Ahead in Japan (And Travel Hands-Free)Japan's train stations are efficient, but they're also of...

Onsen and Sento Etiquette: How to Bathe in Japan Without the Awkward MomentJapanese public bathing — whether at a natura...

Should You Buy a Japan Rail Pass? Here's How to Actually TellIf you're planning a trip to Japan, you've probably seen th...

Suica, PASMO, or Welcome Suica: Which IC Card Should You Get for Japan?Almost every guide to Japan tells you to get an I...