Transportation

How to Rent a Bicycle in Japan (Hello Cycling)

In recent years, bike rental services have been growing in popularity all over the world. In Tokyo as well, one of the most populated cities in the world, renting bicycles has been gaining more and more attention and is becoming a larger part of people’s daily lives. Many people now prefer using bicycles as a …

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Words Related to Vehicle -DAILY NIHONGO-

【車(くるま)】”KURUMA” Meaning:  car Usage:  「東京では車を持っていない家族がかなり多いです。」(とうきょうではくるまをもっていないかぞくがかなりおおいです。)(Tokyō de wa kuruma o motte-inai kazoku ga kanari ōi-desu.)”In Tokyo, there are quite a few families who do not own a car.” Glossary: 【バス(ばす)】”BASU” Meaning: bus Usage: 「バスに乗る時にもSuicaがあると便利だよ。」(ばすにのるときにもすいかがあるとべんりだよ。)(Basu ni noru toki nimo suika ga aru to benri-dayo.)“Suica is useful even when taking the bus.” Glossary: 【タクシー(たくしー)】”TAKUSHĪ” Meaning: taxi Usage: 「飛行機のように、座席の前にエンターテインメント用の画面があるタクシーがある。」(ひこうきのように、ざせきのまえにえんたーていんめんとようのがめんがあるたくしーがある。)(Hikōki …

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How to Sit “Professionally” in the Passenger Seat on a Driving Trip in Japan?

Japan is not only about the center of big cities like Tokyo or Osaka, there are also lots of unique spots you could enjoy if you go traveling by car with your friend. Have you experienced going on a driving trip with your Japanese friend? I have some tips to share if you sit in …

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Japanese Shinkansen (Bullet Trains) Guide | Part-1

Shinkansen “Bullet Train” There are Shinkansen lines that cover most of the major cities in Japan.It takes longer than airplanes, but since there is no pre-boarding inspection and the stations are close to the city center, the time required is not that different, and in many cases, Shinkansen is more convenient. Tokaido Shinkansen Main stops: …

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