This article continues from Guide For People Who Plan to Drive in Japan | Part-1 . If you haven’t read it yet, go read Part-1. Major Rent-A-Car Companies in Japan The following rent-a-car companies have websites in English. You can also rent a GPS that supports English and Chinese.Depending on the type of car, the …
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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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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)!
【道 / 道路（みち / どうろ）】”MICHI / DŌRO” Meaning: road Usage: 「道に迷いました。」（みちにまよいました。）(Michi ni mayoimashita.)”I’m lost.” Glossary: 【信号(機)（しんごう[き]）】”SHINGŌ(KI)” Meaning: traffic light Usage: 「信号が青になってから渡りましょう。」（しんごうがあおになってからわたりましょう。）(Shingō ga ao ni natte kara watarimashō.)“Cross the street after the light turns green.” Glossary: 【横断歩道（おうだんほどう）】”ŌDANHODŌ” Meaning: crosswalk Usage: 「横断歩道の反対側にポストがあります。」（おうだんほどうのはんたいがわにぽすとがあります。）(Ōdanhodō no hantaigawa ni posuto ga arimasu.)“There is a post at the other end of the …
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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