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...
I’m Japanese and have traveled in the United States, Poland, Egypt, the UAE, Vietnam, Taiwan, and South Korea.
Those experiences showed me that everyday things don’t always work the way you expect when you travel to another country.
Here, I explain the everyday rules, customs, and “What should I do here?” moments you may run into while traveling in Japan — from a Japanese perspective, with occasional comparisons from my own travels.
If you have a question about traveling in Japan, feel free to ask me.
