Trains, buses, rental cars, and how to get around Japan.
Current date: 2025-12-23 (JST) This article is a practical guide to Japan’s prepaid IC cards, not a travelogue. It clarifies that these cards are for payment, not discounts, and addresses the common confusion travelers face regarding which card to buy,…
Riding a Shinkansen or limited express train in Japan requires two separate tickets — a Basic Fare Ticket (乗車券) for distance and a Limited Express Ticket (特急券) for speed and seat. Local trains and subways use one ticket or an…
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