Japan, where traditions, culture, and history meet with the most advanced technology and modern-day conveniences, also has the most picturesque landscape. It is no wonder Japan has been one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world! So if you are planning a trip to Japan, here are our Japan holiday guide, including Japan
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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. However, for your smartphone to be useful, we have compiled the most useful apps to download before you go to Japan. As the interface
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Are you planning a trip to Tokyo? You probably have a couple of places you want to visit, but where to stay in Tokyo? What are the best areas in Tokyo for first-time visitors? Does the hotel you are looking to book have easy access to transportation? Read on for tips and advice on the
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When traveling abroad, one essential thing you must have is access to the internet. Even if you have a phone, it won’t be much use as most apps on your phone won’t be able to function without it. Especially if you don’t speak the language, an internet connection is essential when you want to find
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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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An internet connection is essential when you travel abroad, especially in Japan. Japan has so many great restaurants and fun attractions that, without internet, it can be hard to figure out what to do. The good news is that connecting your device to the internet is getting cheaper! If your phone supports an eSIM, you can get
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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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Packing is an inevitable step before traveling. In addition to the typical items, such as your passport, there are a couple of useful things that we now pack for 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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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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