Japan is easier when it’s explained properly.
Straight answers on trains, money, internet and everything else that makes a first Japan trip feel harder than it is.
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Start Here
Your first trip, minus the panic.
Transport
Trains, IC cards, airports and passes.
Money
Cash, cards, ATMs and real trip costs.
Internet
eSIMs, pocket Wi-Fi and staying online.
Luggage
Forwarding, lockers and train rules.
Food
Ordering, allergies and how restaurants work.
Japanese
Useful phrases for real travel situations.
Places
Where to stay and how each city fits.
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