Japan Travel Guide

Why Haneda Is BetterJust 14km from central Tokyo vs 60km for Narita. Transport takes 15–30 min and costs a fraction...

Why Japanese 7-Eleven Is DifferentJapanese convenience stores are in a completely different category from their Western equivalents. Freshly prepared food,...

eSIM Pros & ConsPros: No extra device to carry, activates instantly on arrival, buy before leaving home, usually cheaper for...

What Each OffersTokyo: Modern Japan — fashion, technology, street food, nightlife, art, diverse neighborhoods. The world's greatest city for sheer...

Japan's Current Entry Status (2025)Japan is fully open to tourists from all countries with normal pre-pandemic entry rules in effect....

Japan's Digital Nomad Visa (2024)Japan launched a dedicated digital nomad visa in March 2024 — the "Specified Skilled Worker" status...

Main Route Prices (One Way, 2025)Tokyo → Kyoto: ¥13,850 (Hikari) / ¥14,170 (Nozomi)Tokyo → Osaka: ¥14,720 (Hikari) / ¥15,040 (Nozomi)Tokyo...

Two Osaka AirportsKansai International (KIX): International flights. 50km from Osaka city center.Itami (ITM): Domestic Japan flights only. 15km from Osaka....

Kyoto's KitchenA 400-meter covered shopping arcade in central Kyoto with 100+ stalls selling fresh produce, pickles, tofu, street snacks, and...

Plug Type and VoltagePlug type: Type A — two flat parallel prongs. Same as USA/Canada. No adapter needed for American...