Dining at a Japanese restaurant is on most people’s bucket list when visiting Japan. As we all know, each country has its unique culture and customs. When in Rome, doing as the Romans do is essential while travelling abroad. Adapting to local customs and traditions will make you feel welcome by the locals wherever you […]
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Tokyo’s transportation system is probably the most complicated in the world. With so many train stations packed in the city, even the Japanese find it confusing when they look at Tokyo’s railway map. If you are from somewhere other than Tokyo, it is even harder to figure out which train line to get to the
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Internet connection is essential when we travel abroad, especially in Japan. There are so many good restaurants and fun attractions in the beautiful country that without the internet, it can be hard to figure out which one to visit. The good news is connecting your device to the internet is getting cheaper! If your phone
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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 is: Which seat should
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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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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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We know this is a blog about Japan, but since we made a detour to Taiwan after we finished our November trip to Japan, we thought we would share with you our experience of using the Airalo eSIM in Taiwan. Overall, the experience was great. The internet connection was stable, and the customer team was there to
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While Japan is known for their high-tech products, many restaurants still rely on the more traditional way of taking reservations. They only take bookings via a phone call. Even if they allow you to make a reservation online, a lot of them also require a Japanese phone number. The great news is, as a tourist,
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If you have done a bit of research about the transportation system in Japan, the term Japan Rail Pass might sound familiar to you. While the unlimited train rides on all JR train lines sound enticing, depending on your itinerary, you might not actually need a JR Pass! In fact, with the price scheduled to
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