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JR TOKYO Wide Pass: The Best Pass for Tokyo Day TripsThe JR Tokyo Wide Pass is a 3-day transportation ticket offered by JR East, which can be used by foreign travelers holding non-Japanese passports, including those with long-term residence, study, or work visas. Therefore, it is a very popular transportation ticket. JR TOKYO Wide Pass Guide\-\- 1.2.3.4.5.6. JR TOKYO Wide Pass: Price, Usable Train Types, and Coverage AreaPicture courtesy of JR EastAdult tickets for individuals aged 12 and above are priced at 15,000 yen (around 100 USD), while children aged 6 to 11 can avail tickets at half pri...
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The Appeals of Narita AirportMost people headed for Japan or traveling to Tokyo will use Narita Airport. The facility offers various services such as shopping, dining, showers, and a capsule hotel. Narita Airport GuideThe Fastest Way to Tokyo! Book the Skyliner Narita Airport Express Ticket Basic Information on Narita AirportNarita International Airport, the gateway to Japan, opened in 1978. It is one of the most used airports in the world, with approximately 35 million people passing through annually. While it is located about 70 kilometers from the Tokyo metropolitan area, various transporta...
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Haneda Airport in Tokyo: Your Gateway to JapanTokyo's Haneda Airport, officially called the Tokyo International Airport, is a mere 30 minutes from the heart of the city, making it a very convenient airport for Tokyo travel. There are many shops, restaurants, food, souvenirs, and even hotels within the airport. This article mainly focuses on Terminal 3, the international terminal, and describes restaurants you’ll want to visit, recommended souvenirs, foods, and nearby sightseeing spots. *Operation schedules are subject to change due to the Haneda Airport runway collision on January 2, 2024. Ple...
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Find Your Way Around JR Ueno StationIn front of Ueno Station’s Central Gate JR Ueno Station is a major station in Tokyo. Although not as expansive as Shinjuku or Shibuya Station, it is a major terminal and is serviced by multiple JR lines. The station has three floors, as well as four underground floors; including the platform for the shinkansen (bullet train). When leaving JR Ueno Station, it's easy to become overwhelmed or lost while trying to find the best exit to use. However, it actually isn’t complicated once you understand some key features of this station. In this article, we’ll introd...
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Disaster InformationOn January 1, 2024, at around 16:10, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred with the epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. As of January 4, the rescue activities continue. The situation in the affected area changes over time, so please seek reliable information from sources such as NHK, the government, and local authorities. In this article, we introduce trustworthy information sources available in multiple languages for visitors to Japan and foreign residents. The Situation in the Region as of January 4, 2024The location of the affect...
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Like many countries around the world, January 1 marks the beginning of the New Year in Japan. The first day of the year is called Oshogatsu (New Year's) or Gantan. At this annual celebration, families gather to ring in the New Year. It's the most important holiday observed in Japan. Since the entire country is partaking in festivities at home, you won't find large-scale public events, such as the ball drop in New York's Times Square. Moreover, many businesses, from restaurants to department stores, are closed on January 1. There is, however, a special custom of viewing the first sunrise of the...
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Taxi-Hailing Apps in JapanPhoto by Pixta Major cities in Japan such as Tokyo and Osaka have an efficient public transportation network, but the same cannot be said for rural areas. While hailing a cab is one solution, taxi services may not be readily available in certain regions. In addition, the driver may only speak Japanese. For these types of situations, using a smartphone taxi-hailing app is highly recommended. These apps allow users to find a vacant taxi, have the vehicle pick them up, specify the destination, and make payments via the mobile device. The Best 6 Taxi Apps in Japan1.2.3.4....
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Nobeoka: A Nature-Rich City in Miyazaki PrefecturePicture courtesy of Pixta Nobeoka City is located in Kyushu's Miyazaki Prefecture. The city faces the ocean in the east and is surrounded by mountains. It boasts magnificent natural scenery and a rich history. It takes about 80 minutes to reach Nobeoka City by car within the prefecture. Nobeoka offers various hands-on nature experiences related to the mountains, sea, and river. It's also where the original local cuisine called "Chicken Nanban" (deep-fried marinated chicken filets with tartare sauce) originated. Nobeoka is situated close to the ...
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Tokyo's JR Yamanote Line: A Guide1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.1. Tokyo's JR Yamanote Line: Features and HighlightsTokyo's JR Yamanote Line is a circular train route serving 30 stations. In addition to the Toei Oedo Line, it is one of Tokyo's two major loop lines encircling the city center. The Yamanote Line is approximately 35 kilometers long and divided into the "inner loop" (uchimawari, counter-clockwise) and "outer loop" (sotomawari, clockwise) directions, taking about 60 minutes to complete one loop. The trains along the Yamanote Line stop at every station and operate in an infinite loop. This mak...
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Kusatsu Onsen: A Hot Spring Paradise North of TokyoKusatsu Onsen is a hot spring district in Gunma Prefecture, located about three to four hours by bus from Tokyo. The amount of natural hot spring water flowing at Kusatsu Onsen is the highest in Japan. Kusatsu is known for its high-quality, free-flowing springs that are thought to warm the body and help kill bacteria. There are many restaurants and cafes in Kusatsu Onsen, making the area lively even at night. Hot springs flow from the waterfall-like Yubatake in the town center, where visitors can see the large amounts of steam rising. This art...
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