Getting Around Japan: Transportation Guide for Trains, Buses, Taxis, and IC Cards

Riding the Shinkansen (Japan's bullet train) for the first time? You might be wondering where to buy tickets, whether you need a reservation, or if you can simp...

Japan has so many train and subway lines that the system can seem complicated if you're visiting for the first time. In cities like Tokyo and Osaka, several rai...

Japanese trains are fairly straightforward. Even if it’s your first time, you can usually just tap your IC card at the ticket gate and ride. Buses are a little ...

When taking a taxi in Japan for the first time, you may wonder: “How do I get a taxi?” “Will the driver speak English?” “Can I pay by card?” “Do I open the door...

If you buy a paper ticket every time you take a train in Japan, you first need to check the fare to your destination, find a ticket machine, and buy the correct...