One of the most common bullet train-related questions we saw in Japan travel forums is: which side of the train offers the best view? While you won’t be able to see the majestic Mt. Fuji when you travel north from Tokyo, the scenery along the train line does not disappoint! In fact, we decided to summarize […]
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Packing is an inevitable step before traveling. In addition to the typical items, such as your passport, there are a couple of useful things for us while traveling in Japan. Sure, they can all be purchased once you have landed. But we prefer to bring them with us to save time and money. After all,
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As much as we love the trains in Japan, sometimes the attraction you want to visit is closer to a bus stop. Moreover, when traveling in Japan’s rural areas, taking a bus is usually the only option if you don’t want to drive. Although taking a bus in a foreign country might be daunting, taking
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In this day and age, smartphones are our new maps, translators, and guides. It is the most useful tool that helps us navigate when traveling to a foreign country like Japan. But for it to be useful for your Japan trip, there are a couple of apps that you need to download, which we have
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One of the most common questions that we come across is if the Pocket WiFi is worth it in Japan. While SIM cards and eSIM cards are much cheaper than the small internet router, Pocket WiFi can be the best option for your next Japan trip if you plan to travel in a group or
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Staying connected to the internet in Japan is critical for obvious reasons, such as navigating the complicated train systems and translating menus. Purchasing a Japan SIM card is one of the best ways to access the internet while you explore the amazing country. But before you rush off and order a Japan SIM card for
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The technology has advanced rapidly in the last few decades. In this day and age, a physical SIM card isn’t required to connect your cell phones to the local telecommunication networks (if the phone is one of the newer models). This makes traveling abroad much easier because you don’t need to switch physical SIM cards
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A common question that we see in various Japan travel forums is whether to rent a pocket WiFi or purchase a SIM card or an eSIM card. So, we decided to test it using Mobal’s eSIM and WiFi. Overall, both products worked great during our 15-Day Trip to Japan’s Tōhoku Region chasing the cherry blossom. We were able to
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Most people who have been to Japan would agree that it is a great place to visit. If you love the country so much that you want to stay for more than a fortnight or are an expat, purchasing a Mobal WiFi can be a great way to stay connected to the internet. The device
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Akita Prefecture is one of our most favorite destinations in Japan’s rural area. And the good news is that getting to Akita from Tokyo isn’t hard either! All you need to do is jump onto a bullet train called Komachi. It is the name for all Akita Shinkansen. The next question you might ask is:
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