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How-to, Japan

Talking in Japan. How much English is there and do I need to know Japanese?

As English speakers we are incredibly spoiled when it comes to communicating in other countries. As the first or second language of so many places, it’s common to be...

How-to, Japan

How to Pay for things in Japan

Japan has previously had the reputation of being a futuristic place, but this reputation is slowly fading as travellers report back about fax machines and a lack of credit...

Japan, Transport

6 Things I Learned About The JR PASS

If you've thought about going to Japan or you've been before, chances are you've heard of the JR Pass. This seemingly magical pass is recommended to every traveller who...

Talking in Japan. How much English is there and do I need to know Japanese?

As English speakers we are incredibly spoiled when it comes to communicating in other countries. As the first or...

by Emma

How to Pay for things in Japan

Japan has previously had the reputation of being a futuristic place, but this reputation is slowly fading as travellers...

by Emma

How to get from Narita Airport to Tokyo

There are two main airports servicing Tokyo, Haneda and Narita. In general Haneda handles the internal flights and Narita...

by Emma

5 Useful Things to Take to Japan

1. A small hand-towel In Japan you’ll see tiny towels for sale everywhere. There’s a reason for that and...

by Emma

What is Pocket WiFi and How Do You Get One?

One of my favourite things about visiting Japan is this handy little box, the Pocket Wifi. You can rent...

by Emma

How to Use the Trains and Metro in Japan

The rumours are true. Japanese trains always run on time. But that’s not all there is to know… What...

by Emma

How to Get to Charles de Gaul Airport from Disneyland Paris

If, like us, you arrived at Disneyland by taxi or coach but plan on getting to the airport by train,...

by Emma