Japan Travel Tips

Pocket WiFi vs eSIM vs SIM Card in Japan: How Tourists Should Stay Connected (2026)

Comparison of eSIM, Pocket WiFi and SIM card options for staying connected in Japan in 2026, with scenario-based recommendations for solo travellers, groups, and long-stay guests.

2026.04.29

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Japanese Yen Banknotes and Coins: A Tourist’s Guide (2026)

Old vs new banknotes after the July 2024 redesign, the mystery of the 2,000-yen note, foreign-card ATMs, and where cash still beats cards in Japan.

2026.04.28

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Suica, Welcome Suica, and Japan’s IC Cards: A Traveler’s Guide (2026)

How to buy, charge, and use Suica, Welcome Suica, PASMO, and ICOCA in Japan in 2026 — with the latest on Welcome Suica Mobile, the new Tourist Pasmo, and what changed after the IC chip shortage.

2026.04.28

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Vending Machines in Japan: A Complete Guide for Tourists (2026)

Japan has about 3.93 million vending machines — roughly one per 31 to 32 people. This 2026 guide covers what they sell, how to pay with cash or IC card, why most machines only take 1,000-yen notes, and how the recent TASPO and 2024 banknote changes affect tourists.

2026.04.28

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What to Expect (and Not Expect) as a Muslim Guest at a Japanese Airbnb

Quick Answer: Most Japanese Airbnb hosts have very limited knowledge of Halal practices or Muslim prayer routines. This...

2026.04.28

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Trash in Japan: Why Japan Sorts So Carefully — and How Short-Stay Guests Can Help

Quick Answer Japan's trash sorting can look intimidating from the outside — five or six categories, different days f...

2026.04.27

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Tokyo Restaurant Reservation Guide for Foreigners: 8 Apps Compared & Why Some Places Reject Walk-ins (2026)

How foreign travelers can actually book Tokyo restaurants in English. 8 reservation apps compared, no-show fees explained, members-club options, and walk-in friendly genres.

2026.04.26

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Shinkansen Complete Guide 2026: Routes, Speeds, JR Pass and How to Book

By Yukihiro Hirano / Last updated: 2026-04-26 The first time you ride a Shinkansen, two things tend to surprise people...

2026.04.26

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