A Japan eSim is a great newer option for easy and convenient access to the internet without going through the hassle of finding free wifi hotspots and the associated security concerns. It’s common for your accommodation provider to offer wifi for guests but once you step outside you won’t be able to use it anymore. … Read more
When we were planning our recent trip to Japan we decided early that we were keen to see a sumo wrestling tournament in Tokyo during our visit as a different way to experience the Japanese culture – and it certainly was a great experience which I would definitely recommend to other visitors to Japan! You … Read more
Baseball is the most popular amateur and professional sport in Japan and we can confirm that Japanese baseball games are an amazing experience! After hearing about the Japanese love of baseball, we definitely wanted to attend a baseball game during our family trip to Japan. We ended up attending a sold-out match between the Yomiuri … Read more
A common FAQ in the Japan Travel Planning Facebook is how to rent a Japan Wireless pocket wifi for your upcoming trip to Japan. As a result, the aim of this article is to provide you with an overview of this pocket wifi option and provide details on how to book, and also provide you … Read more
Universal Studios Japan doesn’t have a free line-skipping system such as the Fast Pass at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea. Instead, USJ has various Express Passes which need to be purchased in addition to a standard Studio Pass. An Express Pass is a fantastic queue-jumping tool. With an Express Pass in your hand, you will spend … Read more
We were poorly organised when we first visited Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. While I had done a lot of research on most of our planned destinations for some reason I did not spend much time on USJ – and we paid the price. We did not buy our tickets in advance, we did not … Read more
Visitors to Japan may not realise that even from Tokyo, there are some great day tour options to visit the snow nearby at Mt Fuji, and either ski, snowboard, or just play in the snow. In addition, if you want to get some real snow, there is a great day tour option via shinkansen to visit … Read more
We have put together this detailed checklist for Japan travel to help you plan your trip step by step. This Japan travel checklist is sequenced in order to help you plan your Japan trip in the right sequence to ensure you do not miss out on key activities. To help you go through the pre-departure … Read more
The Black Friday sales are being held on 25 November 2020 and Cyber Monday sales on 28 November 2022. We have a great range of deals for you to book to save on your trip to Japan. As new deals become available we will add them to this article. Klook Deals for Japan Klook has … Read more
On our most recent trip to Japan (pre-COVID19) we decided to rent a Ninja Wifi pocket wifi to use when travelling. We found the Ninja Wifi pocket wifi to be very easy to set up and use, so are happy to recommend this option to you. Ninja Wifi offers great value for both short and … Read more