by Tappei | Apr 22, 2025 | Travel Tips
Maybe you forgot to exchange money at home. Maybe your trip is lasting longer than you planned. Or maybe you’re just running low on yen.Whatever the reason, you’re now in Japan and need access to cash—and you’re wondering:Where’s the best place to exchange or...
by Tappei | Apr 21, 2025 | Travel Tips
A step-by-step guide to returning your Suica, PASMO, and other IC cards before leaving Japan If you’ve been traveling around Japan using a prepaid IC card like Suica, PASMO, ICOCA, or TOICA, you probably have a bit of balance left when your trip ends. The good news?...
by Tappei | Apr 21, 2025 | Travel Guides
Compare trains, buses, and taxis from Namba, Umeda, Shin-Osaka, and Tennoji. Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the main international gateway to Osaka, Kyoto, and the wider Kansai region. Built on a man-made island in Osaka Bay, it’s not far from central Osaka—but...
by Tappei | Apr 21, 2025 | Travel Guides
A complete guide to getting from Tokyo to Narita Airport—smoothly and stress-free. Narita Airport (NRT) is one of Japan’s two major international gateways and is located about 60 km east of central Tokyo. While it’s farther than Haneda, it’s still easily reachable—if...
by Tappei | Apr 21, 2025 | Travel Guides
Train, bus, or taxi? Here’s how to get from Shinjuku, Shibuya, Shinagawa, and Tokyo Station to Haneda—stress-free. Haneda Airport (HND) is the most convenient international airport for travelers staying in Tokyo. Located much closer to central Tokyo than Narita, it’s...
