Car Rental in Japan

There are times when we use a rental car to drive around within Japan. Here is some basic information about renting a car. Cars are inconvenient in Tokyo For example, when you arri …

Bus

This is basic information about city buses in Japan for people coming to Japan from outside the country. In Japan, trains run almost on time, so if you are in the center of the cit …

Taxi Cab

Here is some basic information about the taxicab in Japan. In Japan, the word and sound "Taxi" is easier for Japanese people to understand than "Cab." When speaking to someone in E …

Japan's Tidbits: Japanese Railways

For those of you who are visiting Japan for the first time, here is some useful information on using the train and subway system. Departure / Arrival Time Trains in Japan are opera …

Japan Rail Pass

The Japan Rail Pass is a ticket that Japanese railroad enthusiasts cannot buy. If you are coming to Japan from abroad and you will be traveling around Japan to some extent, you mus …

Suica ( IC card)

Here is a guide on how to buy and use Suica for people coming to Japan from overseas. Suica is an e-money card used for JR trains, buses, subways, shopping, etc. If you are plannin …