Planning day trips from Tokyo to Karuizawa, Nikko, or Kawaguchiko? This complete 2025 guide explains how to use the Tokyo Wide Pass and save...
NʼEX TOKYO Round Trip Ticket: a New N’EX Discount Ticket for Foreign Visitors
The N'EX TOKYO Round Trip Ticket offers foreign travelers a discounted round-trip ride from Narita Airport to Tokyo, Shinjuku, Yokohama & more....
IC Card “KANSAI ONE PASS” for Foreign Visitors
In Kansai region, a new IC card for foreign tourists named "KANSAI ONE PASS" is available. The valid area of this card is the...
N’EX or Keisei Skyliner? Express Train from Narita Airport
If you’re arriving at Narita International Airport and are planning to take an express train to the central city of Tokyo, the easiest services...
Can I Use Suica for Long Distance Travel in Japan?
Suica and other IC cards can only be used within the same IC card area. Crossing into a different region requires purchasing ticket or...
Explore Osaka with the Osaka Amazing Pass!
Explore Osaka with the Osaka Amazing Pass! Enjoy unlimited public transport, free entry to top attractions, and exclusive discounts for a budget-friendly trip....
Suica & PASMO Unregistered Cards Available Again from March 1
Suica & PASMO unregistered cards return on March 1, 2025! Plus, Welcome Suica Mobile launches on March 6 for iOS users. Travel in Japan...
Personalized Suica (My Suica) Are Back! Now Available at Station Ticket Machines
Personalized Suica cards are back! As of September 1, 2024, you can purchase these convenient IC cards at JR East station ticket machines. Plan...
The Next Decade of Suica : Transforming Travel in Japan
Suica is evolving with mobile-friendly features, postpaid options, contactless gates, and expanded coverage, making Japan travel more convenient than ever....
Suspension of Sales for Suica and PASMO Cards
JR East announced on June 2, 2023, that a global chip shortage affects Japanese transport cards like Suica and PASMO, because of a lack...
Shinkansen Tokyo to Osaka: Key Trip Info
This article will provide you with all the essential information you need for your Shinkansen journey from Tokyo to Osaka....
First Time in Japan Must-See! Narita Airport Transportation Guide
When you plan to visit Tokyo, Narita Airport is often your first stop. As one of Japan’s busiest international airports, Narita Airport serves as...
Guide to Accessing Haneda Airport: A Must-See for First-Time Visitors to Japan
Haneda Airport is the closest airport to Tokyo, connecting Japan to the rest of the world. This passage tells you how you can get...
How to Get to Major Concert Venues in Japan
With the coming events such as Waku Waku School of Arashi, Kanjani's Entertainment Jam, V6 LIVE TOUR and so on, fans are preparing now...
Kumamoto IC Card Phase-out: Suica and ICOCA No Longer Acceptable by 2026
Starting April 2026, Kumamoto will phase out Suica and ICOCA IC card payments for transportation. Discover why and the alternative payment methods available....
How to Check Your Suica Card Balance at Ticket Gates
Many Suica and Pasmo users have experienced the inconvenience of being unable to pass through an automatic ticket gate due to insufficient balance or...
Free WiFi on the Shinkansen!
Some Shinkansen trains in Japan have already installed free WiFi for passengers to use. For those who frequently travel for business and often need...
Post Offices in Osaka: Alternate Pickup Locations after KIX Post Office Closure
Attention all travelers! Exciting news for those visiting Osaka and its vibrant city attractions like Namba, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, Tennoji, and Umeda. Starting from March...
Tokyo Transportation Tips 01: Tokyo Transportation Overview. Never get lost in Tokyo!
Whether you have visited Tokyo or not, you will be amazed by this map of Tokyo’s transportation routes. Don’t worry! We’re going to give...
Weekday Adventure! JR East Japan Travel Kyun Early Bird Discount Pass
Hey Wanderlusters! Gather ’round for some fantastic travel news if you’re planning to jet off to Japan between February 14th and March 14th, 2024....
Fukuoka Subway: Maximum Daily Fare of 640 Yen with Credit Card Touch Payment!
To welcome the World Swimming Championships, Fukuoka City introduced a new service. If your credit card supports touch payment, you can use it for...
Eizan Train and the Red Leaf Tunnel: Enjoy the Red Leaf from inside the Train!
Have you been to see the autumn leaves in Japan this year? In Japan, the most recommended places to see the leaves are Takao...
JR West Passes for Japan Traveling to Experience Price Increase Starting October 2023
JR East Japan’s six railway passes experienced a comprehensive price increase in October 2023, with a maximum surge of up to 10,000 Japanese Yen....
Surge of Up to 10,000 Yen! Starting October 2023, JR East All-Area Passes Experience Price Increase
Following the JR PASS price increase announced by JR companies in April 2023, all six JR East railway passes also see a fare hike...
Japan Rail Pass to Increase by 70% from October 2023
On April 14, 2023, the Japan Railways Group (JR East and five other JR companies) announced on their official website that they will raise...
JR-WEST RAIL PASS: Kansai Area Rail Pass
Are you planning a free trip to Japan recently? If you travel a lot on the JR railroad, a JR Pass can help you...
Unlimited Ride on Shinkansen and Express Train in October 2022 with “JR East Pass”!
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of JR East, JR East will be selling a limited-edition pass, “JR East Pass,” in October 2022. Recently, details...
celebrating 150th anniversary: JR East offering unlimited rides on Shinkansen and limited express trains for 3 days
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the railroad, JR East is offering the JR EAST PASS, which allows unlimited rides on...
【Tips】What are the representative colors of Tokyo Metro?
If you take the subway in Tokyo, you will definitely find a sign that reads： This is a photo taken at Ueno Station in...
JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020 on Sale! Available on non-Japanese passport
The “JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020”, a rail pass originally planned to be on sale exclusively for the Tokyo Olympics from July to...