No matter how well-travelled you are, when you arrive in Japan you will find it quite unlike anywhere else in the world. The neon lights, food, customs, culture and heady mix of ancient and modern mean that some adjustment is necessary, particularly for first-time visitors to Japan. Here are some handy tips to guide you [...]
It’s tempting to hide behind your smartphone camera the entire time you’re in Japan, with some of the most Instagram-worthy spots in the entire world. However, you don’t want to miss the sheer joy of being “in the moment” itself by worrying about which memories to capture. Here’s a list of both manmade and natural [...]
Japan is world renowned for its highly efficient railway system. Most of the country is covered by extensive rail networks, with train lines operated by various companies that enable fast and convenient intracity and intercity travels. Japan Railways Japan Railways (JR) runs a significant percentage of Japan’s commuter rail networks and almost all the intercity [...]
If you are looking for the best day trips to take from Tokyo, the following are places that you should not miss: Kawaguchiko Kawaguchiko, a small town in the Yamanashi Prefecture, is quite popular for its fantastic views of Mount Fuji. It offers some of the best locations for taking breathtaking and spectacular photographs of [...]
Pasmo cards are a type of IC cards used in Japan, similar to the Opal transport card in Sydney. They can be used in different transportation lines in various cities in the country and can come in handy in for getting around in the bigger cities. Why should I use a Pasmo? A Pasmo offers [...]
Are You Eligible For The Japan Rail Pass?: To get a Japan Rail Pass all you need is a valid 'temporary visitor' stamped in your passport. If you are travelling on an Australian passport then for sightseeing purposes then you will automatically receive this when you pass through customers in Japan. If you are travelling [...]
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