Planning

Travelling in Japan with Credit Cards

Travel Insurance for Stays in Japan

A Guide to Japanese Visas

A general overview of the Japanese visa system

by Mandy Bartok

This guide provides a general overview of the visa categories available to visitors to Japan.

First Time Japan: 5 Things Not to Forget

5 essentials for your first time in Japan

by Steph Newman

So you've booked your tickets and made a list of temples to visit, but have you considered these five essential things?

Eight Travel Apps For Japan

Download these for a stress-free holiday

by Jemma King

Japan is a very organised country. Everything happens for a reason and at a certain time. To help make sense of the public transport system, news, food, language and stay safe there are a number of applications you can download.

Cheap Ways to Travel Japan

Exploring different ways of bringing down travel costs

by Terrie Lloyd

Exploring cheap travel options when visiting Japan

Family Mart's Free Wi-Fi Service

A step-by-step photo guide

by Haruka Saijo

Tokyo

Connecting to Wi-Fi isn't a piece of cake. But, follow the instructions with clear photos and you should be fine!

Tsukiji Fish Market Relocation Delay

Decision to delay may affect Tokyo Olympics 2020

by Natasha Dea

Tokyo

Tokyo's new governor, Yuriko Koike, has decided to postpone the relocation of Tsukiji Fish Market to Toyosu to allow time for final groundwater test results to be released early next year.