This article brings together some of the most useful apps to check out when traveling in Japan.
If you are worried about reading Japanese or navigating complex systems like the Tokyo Metro, there is no need to stress. With the right apps on your phone, getting around the country is much easier. Continue reading “%s”
HyperDia has been an invaluable route planner tool for those traveling on trains and Shinkansen within Japan with a JR Pass since the early 2000’s. However, recent changes in HyperDia’s timetable services mean that you may like to consider an alternative option.
Japan’s famous Shinkansen rail network got its biggest exposure yet following the release of the Hollywood blockbuster, Bullet Train.
This explosive action movie set almost entirely on the tituar mode of transport was released on August 5th, 2022. But it and generated a huge amount of buzz from both Japanese and international film fans alike.
Umeda is the name of the area surrounding both Umeda Station and Osaka Station. Umeda is considered the transportation hub for sightseeing in the Kansai Region, which includes popular destinations such as Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe.
Japan is one of the world’s great island destinations, with 14,125 islands and a coastline that ranges from subtropical coral beaches to wild Pacific coves.
That means beach trips in Japan can feel very different depending on where you go. Okinawa is best for clear water and reef life, Yakushima combines beaches with ancient forests, and Tokyo-area beaches are ideal if you want a quick coastal escape without changing your whole itinerary.
Summer is one of the best times to experience matsuri, Japan’s traditional festivals. Across the country, cities and towns fill with lanterns, processions, music, dancing, fireworks, food stalls, and people dressed in yukata.
