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Practical know-how that makes a Japan trip run smoothly — visas and entry, money and payments, eSIM, the departure tax, and local etiquette. The essentials so you are never stuck at the airport, a restaurant, or a shop.
Getting AroundTravel TipsNarita or Haneda to Tokyo, Fast and CheapThe best way from Narita or Haneda Airport to central Tokyo in 2026: Skyliner, N'EX, Keikyu, Monorail and limousine bus compared by tim…Travel TipsCash or Card in Japan? The Answer Surprises PeopleHow much cash to bring to Japan, where cards work, how to use 7-Eleven ATMs on a foreign card, always pay in yen, and the 1 November 20…Travel TipsThe Japan Etiquette Rules That Actually MatterThe Japan etiquette that matters: no tipping, quiet trains, shoes off, carrying your rubbish, onsen rules, chopstick taboos, and the Gi…Travel TipsWhen’s the Best Time to Visit Japan, Really?When to visit Japan in 2026: cherry blossom dates (late March–early April), autumn colour (mid-to-late November), winter snow, the rain…Travel TipsJapan Visa & Entry Guide: Who Gets 90 Days Visa-Free, and How Arrival Actually WorksDo you need a visa for Japan? 74 nationalities get 90 days visa-free. Visit Japan Web, joint kiosks, the JESTA timeline and the new dep…Travel TipsFirst Time in Japan? Start Your Whole Trip HerePlanning a first trip to Japan? Visa rules, the best time to go, JR Pass vs IC cards, cash vs cashless, budgets and a 7-day route — all…