Do you have any plans to drive a car in Japan? We made a list of key points that travelers and short-term visitors should know. Three Fundamental Things You Need to Know Traffic Lights The signal is in three colors: green, yellow, and red. Green: Cars may go straight or turn left or right Yellow: …
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We have created a list of emergency contact numbers in case something should happen to you when you are traveling in Japan. Bookmark this page, screenshot it, or print it out. The two most important numbers are “110” (Police) and “119” (Fire / Ambulance / Rescue). Police Name Number Website Notes Police (Emergency) 110 Police …
Example of buying round-trip reserved seats on Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kanazawa *Shinkansen tickets are available only at ticket machines marked ”Shinkansen”. If you find it complicated, we recommend you buy tickets at Ticket Office (Midori-no-Madoguchi)!
Suica is a must-have item if you’re starting your trip from Tokyo or its suburbs. With this smart card, you can travel seamlessly on public transportation and make payments effortlessly at convenience stores and grocery stores. In this article, we will introduce how to buy and use Suica, as well as which type of Suica …
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Banknotes (paper currency) in Japan will be renewed in 2024. For the time being, both current and new banknotes will be used. Let’s take a look at both the old and the new! For paper currency, check out this article!Japanese Currency Guide -Coins- 1000 yen banknote 5000 yen banknote 10000 yen banknote What’s a 2000 …
Have you ever had an experience where your wallet got fat with Japanese coins? The Japanese government is in the process of promoting a cashless society, but still, many small stores do not accept cashless payment services such as credit cards and Apple Pay. So let’s learn about Japanese coins together! There may be information you …