Japan's bullet trains are the easiest way to link Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and Fukuoka, and they come with a luggage rule many visitors discover only on the platform. On the Tokaido, Sanyo, Kyushu and Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen, a bag whose three sides add upβ¦
Category: Transport & IC
Suica, IC cards, trains and transportation in Japan
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How to Buy a Car in Japan as a Foreigner (2026)
There is a line in Japan that runs somewhere through the outer wards of Tokyo, and on one side of it a car is an expensive mistake and on the other side it is the single thing that makes life work. If you live inβ¦
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Cycling in Japan 2026
On 1 April 2026, Japan changed the way it polices cyclists. Until then, most bicycle offences were either ignored or, in serious cases, handled as criminal matters β which meant police rarely bothered. Now there is a middle option: the blue ticket (ιε符 / ao-kippu),β¦
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Left Something on a Japanese Train? 2026 Lost & Found Guide
The doors close, the train pulls away β and you realize your phone, wallet, or umbrella is still on the seat. Heart-stopping, right? Here's the reassuring truth: Japan has one of the best lost-and-found systems in the world. Tokyo police alone recovered around 4.5 millionβ¦
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Japan Train Delay & Suspension Guide 2026
You're standing on a platform in Tokyo, your train isn't moving, and an announcement crackles over the speakers β entirely in Japanese. Stressful, right? Japanese trains are famously punctual, but delays (ι ε»Ά) and full suspensions (ιθ»’θ¦εγγ) do happen, especially during the JuneβOctober rainy and typhoonβ¦
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Japan Cashless Payment Guide 2026
Tax-free shopping in Japan changes on 1 November 2026 Until 31 October you show your passport at the till and simply pay without the 10% consumption tax. From 1 November you pay the full tax-included price in the shop and claim the tax back atβ¦
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Pasmo vs Suica 2026: Which IC Card Should You Get?
π± Critical Android Warning: Most Android Phones Cannot Use Mobile Suica or PASMO Mobile Suica and Mobile PASMO require a FeliCa (NFC-F) chip β a Japanese NFC standard found in almost no non-Japanese Android phones. If you have a Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel (international version),β¦
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Best eSIM for Japan 2026: 5 Options Compared
π‘ eSIM Prices Verified May 2026 β Check Before You BuyeSIM prices update frequently. Prices in this guide were verified in May 2026. Airalo remains the most affordable option (from ~$4/1GB on SoftBank/KDDI networks). Always check the Airalo app for current pricing before your trip.β¦
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Japan Trains 2026: Never Get Lost Again
π Quick Summary: Japan has one of the world's best public transportation systems β but it can be confusing at first. This complete guide covers trains, buses, subways, IC cards, taxis, and domestic flights to help you get around Japan confidently. Getting around Japan isβ¦
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Suica Card 2026: The Complete Japan Travel Guide
π Suica 2026 Updates Welcome Suica Mobile (iPhone app): Valid 180 days, works with most international credit cards β best option for iPhone users Physical Welcome Suica (red card): Valid 28 days, buy at Narita/Haneda airport β best for Android users whose phones lack FeliCaβ¦
