PRACTICAL JAPAN TRAVEL GUIDE & TOOLS

Japan, explained.
For the moments
that matter.

Planning your first trip, just landed, or figuring out the trains? Start with the moment you are in.

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ONE TRIP. CLEAR NEXT STEPS.

Where are you in your trip?

Start where you are

01 / Prepare
Going to Japan soon?
Entry, internet, money, luggage and the things worth checking before you fly.
Before You Go to Japan
02 / Arrive
Just landed?
Immigration, baggage, customs and the trip to your first hotel.
After Landing in Japan
03 / Move
Getting around?
Choose the guide that fits the journey in front of you.
Suica & IC cardsPaying, gates and card trouble TrainsPlatforms, local trains and transfers ShinkansenTickets, seats, routes and luggage
04 / Everyday Japan
How does this work here?
Understand everyday stores, services and small rules around you.
Explore Everyday Japan
05 / Explore
Planning something special?
Start with our featured event, GREEN×EXPO 2027 in Yokohama.
See what is featured

Lost something, facing an emergency, or unsure what to do next?

NewLuggage in Japan: Hands-Free Travel Complete Guide1 Oct 2026
Choose luggage delivery, lockers or storage, with a plan for collection.
UpdatedGREEN×EXPO 20271 Oct 2026
Match the newly documented exhibition names to Expo maps and signs.
UpdatedDon Quijote in Japan: What It Is and How to Shop There29 Sept 2026
Recognize the store, navigate shopping and understand the tax-free date change.

Featured now

A greener tomorrow.
A new reason to explore.

Yokohama’s international horticultural expo. Plan tickets, access and your visit with one practical starting point.

USEFUL IN THE MOMENT

Show useful Japanese clearly to staff.

Understand signs and words you see around you.

Made for the journey

Know what to do next in Japan.

An everyday scene in Kyoto