Travel tips
Practical know-how for your trip to Japan — visas, transport, money, manners and more.
Japanese Visas and Entry Procedures
A guide to visa-exemptions for short-term stays, the JESTA system that has not yet started, Visit Japan Web, and what to expect at the airport.
IC Cards (Suica, PASMO, etc.)
A guide to transit IC cards as of 2026, covering the resolution of card shortages, the introduction of TOURIST PASMO, and the critical limitation regarding travel between different regions.
Public Manners in Japan
Understand the different levels of rules in Japan—from laws and local ordinances to community requests—covering topics like smoking, escalators, photography, Mount Fuji climbing, and tipping.
Introduction to Japanese Cuisine
What exactly was registered by UNESCO? Learn about the origins of sushi, ramen, bento, sukiyaki, tempura, and teishoku, as well as essential information regarding food allergies and "otoshi" before you order.
Emergency Assistance in Japan
A guide to emergency numbers (110, 119, 118), how to use interpretation services, finding medical facilities with foreign language support, understanding the updated medical fee rules (as of April 2026), and reliable disaster information sources.