Travel Planning
Plan a Trip
Everything you need before you go — transport, SIM cards, passes, and practical tips from someone who actually lives here.
Getting Around
Tokyo Station to Narita Airport
All your options compared — Narita Express, Keisei Skyliner, limousine bus, and more.
JR Pass Guide
Is it worth it? How to use it? Everything you need to know before you buy.
Staying Connected
SIM Cards & Pocket WiFi
Which is better for your trip? Options for every budget and travel style.
Coming Soon
Riding the Shinkansen
Reserved vs. non-reserved seats, luggage rules and how to board Japan’s bullet trains.
Day-to-Day Tips
Japanese Convenience Stores
The complete konbini guide — what to buy, how to use them, why they’re essential.
Cash vs Cards
Japan is still heavily cash-based. Here’s what you need to know.
Coming Soon
Arrival & Departure
Shinjuku to Narita Airport
N’EX, Skyliner or the budget train: which one to take on your last morning in Tokyo.
Tax-Free Shopping (from Nov 2026)
The new refund system: pay with tax, get it back at customs before check-in.
Health & Manners
Buying Medicine in Japan
How to find cold medicine and painkillers at a Japanese drugstore.
Shrine & Temple Etiquette
How to pray, what omamori charms mean and how to get a goshuin.
Ryokan & Onsen Basics
What to expect at a traditional inn, from yukata to kaiseki dinner.