JR East Passes: The Lowdown and Travel Ideas
The Japan Rail Pass is the best known rail pass for travel in Japan. However, there are also regional rail passes …
The Japan Rail Pass is the best known rail pass for travel in Japan. However, there are also regional rail passes …
See the fastest, easiest and cheapest options.
Get handy transport tips to help plan your trip.
A step-by-step guide from Arrivals at the airport to the train platform (plus transfers).
Japan’s system of tolled expressways can get you to most places that you want to go, and there’s no doubt …
We're not featherless bipeds for nothing! Put your feet to good use and save money by walking between central stations …
Missed last train? Have too much luggage in tow for public transportation? A step-by-step guide to catching a taxi in Tokyo.
Catching COVID-19 while in Japan is a traveler's nightmare, especially if you have no or limited Japanese ability. …
Whether it’s hitting Honshu’s most famous slopes during winter or soaking in the adundance of nature during …
Nasu is a picturesque town located about two and a half hours northeast of Tokyo that makes for a perfect weekend …
For us Japan old-timers it’s easy to forget just how confusing Japan’s enormous rail system can be. Each of …
Keep healthy and avoid the crowded trains via these scenic Tokyo cycling routes.
Looking for new wheels? Check out these bicycle shops in Tokyo that offer a range of options, from simple and …
International travel is on the horizon with talk of a Japan vaccine passport for travelers. Here's what we know so far …
Updated with the latest rules & restrictions.
Everything you need to know about getting those keys.
This rail pass is open to foreign residents and tourists alike. See what you can do with it.
Looking to explore the sun-kissed islands of southern Japan? Here's how to get yourself down to paradise.
Get tips for safer winter travel, based on our experience on the road.
Follow our road-trip itinerary for travel ideas. With info on camper van rentals, plus tips for driving in icy conditions.
There's still plenty of time to take advantage of this special discount deal!
All you need to know about the hotly debated Go To Travel campaign.
Yokohama is a stone’s throw from Tokyo, but aside from catapults, how do you actually get there?
Escape the city via camper van for safer travel.