Introduction The Importance of Hand-Free-Luggage Travel in Japan When traveling in Japan, you can enjoy its fascinating landscapes, sights, and experiences. On the other hand, transportation is necessary to get around these places. Handling your suitcase and other luggage when…
No unreserved seats on Nozomi during Golden Week
JR Tokai and JR West will adopt a policy of all reserved seats (no unreserved seats) for the Tokaido Shinkansen and Sanyo Shinkansen (between Tokyo and Hakata) Nozomi-go trains during the Golden Week holidays in 2024. Impact of Overtourism The…
Comprehensive Description of the Japan Rail Pass
The Japan Rail Pass (hereinafter referred to as “JR Pass”) is widely used by travelers from overseas as a means of efficient and economical travel within Japan. The following is a detailed description of the features, advantages and disadvantages of…
Use a bicycle for sightseeing?
Tour Japan with Bicycles and EV Bikes Rental bicycles and EV bikes are attracting attention among the diverse means of transportation available when traveling in Japan With the increasing number of tourists to Japan, a wide variety of transportation options…
Enoden Introduces Touch Payment System at All Stations
Introduction: For those planning a visit to Kamakura, this is a must-read news. Enoshima Electric Railway (Enoden) is a vital train for tourism in Kamakura. It is the train that passengers take when heading towards Hase, Enoshima, and Fujisawa from…
Mask situation in Japan after 3/13
Prologue Until now, the biggest concern when traveling to Japan has been about the Japanese yen, but now, we think, the biggest concern is about masks. In Japan, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) has changed its policy…
Taxi Fares increase in Tokyo
Taxi Fares Various commodities have been raised in price until now. Finally, it has come to an area of various services. It seems that cab fares are also being raised. Normally, prices of commodities are raised for each product when…
Narita Express round ticket merit and demerit
Summary This ticket is strongly recommended if you fly in and out at Narita Airport and want to use Narita Express. It would be much beneficial if you visit the outside area of Tokyo, Ofuna, Yokosuka or Hachioji, etc. Merit…
About Community Buses in Tokyo
One day pass The One day pass for each major metropolitan area was explained on my “Saving money in Japan”. If you use it well, you can really save money. However, for those who stay longer in one place, it…
Welcome Suica
To know waht is a Welcome Suica Some visitors to Japan from overseas know that there is a prepaid transportation card in Japan. Which Suica do you need? Normal Suica or Welcome Suica? People, especially those who have visited Japan…