Japan Travel Guide

Visa-Free 90-Day StaysCitizens of USA, Canada, Australia, UK, and most EU countries receive 90 days visa-free on arrival. No application...

Japan's Fairytale VillageA UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Japanese Alps — traditional farmhouses with steep thatched roofs (gassho-zukuri, "praying...

Japan for First-TimersJapan consistently tops travel destination lists — and for good reason. It's also one of the most different...

Do You Need Japanese to Travel Japan?No — Japan's tourist infrastructure has excellent English support. But even a few Japanese...

All Options ComparedShinkansen (Best Overall)Nozomi: 2h15min, ¥14,170. Fastest, NOT JR Pass covered.Hikari: 2h40min, ¥13,850. JR Pass covered ✓.Frequency: every 10–15...

Your OptionsMt Fuji is 100km from Tokyo. What you do depends on the season. Climbing season: July 1–September 10 only....

The Honest Answer: It Depends, But Less Than You ThinkJapan's expensive reputation is outdated. The yen has weakened significantly against...

Options for Staying in Japan Longer Than 90 DaysDigital Nomad Visa (Launched 2024)6-month visa for remote workers earning ¥10 million...

What's Still at TsukijiThe inner wholesale market moved to Toyosu in 2018, but the Tsukiji Outer Market (gaijō) remains one...

Getting from the AirportNarita: Narita Express (N'EX) to Shinjuku — ¥3,070, 53 min. Or Keisei Skyliner to Ueno — ¥2,570,...