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Japan Travel Q&A
100 frequently asked questions answered
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Transportation
Q1. How do I get from the airport to the city center?
Transportation
Q2. Should I get a JR Pass?
Transportation
Q3. How do I use the train system?
Transportation
Q4. Are taxis expensive in Japan?
Transportation
Q5. Can I drive in Japan?
Transportation
Q6. How late do trains run?
Transportation
Q7. What is a Shinkansen?
Transportation
Q8. How do I get around within a city?
Transportation
Q9. Are there luggage delivery services?
Transportation
Q10. Can I use Google Maps for navigation?
Transportation
Q11. What's the difference between JR and Metro?
Transportation
Q12. How do I reserve Shinkansen seats?
Transportation
Q13. Is Uber available in Japan?
Transportation
Q14. How accessible is Japan for wheelchairs?
Transportation
Q15. What is Suica/Pasmo?
Money
Q16. Do I need cash in Japan?
Money
Q17. How much should I budget per day?
Money
Q18. Should I tip in Japan?
Money
Q19. Where can I exchange money?
Money
Q20. Are credit cards widely accepted?
Money
Q21. What is tax-free shopping?
Money
Q22. How much does a meal cost?
Money
Q23. Is Japan expensive for tourists?
Money
Q24. How do vending machines work?
Money
Q25. What is the currency?
Money
Q26. How much is train fare in Tokyo?
Money
Q27. Are there student discounts?
Money
Q28. How much should I carry in cash?
Money
Q29. Do convenience stores have ATMs?
Money
Q30. Is haggling acceptable?
Accommodation
Q31. What types of accommodation are available?
Accommodation
Q32. What is a ryokan?
Accommodation
Q33. Are capsule hotels safe?
Accommodation
Q34. Should I book accommodation in advance?
Accommodation
Q35. What is included in ryokan stays?
Accommodation
Q36. Can I stay in a temple?
Accommodation
Q37. Are there family-friendly hotels?
Accommodation
Q38. What are business hotels?
Accommodation
Q39. Is Airbnb legal in Japan?
Accommodation
Q40. What time is check-in/check-out?
Accommodation
Q41. Do hotels provide toiletries?
Accommodation
Q42. What is a love hotel?
Accommodation
Q43. How do I book a ryokan?
Accommodation
Q44. Are hostels available in Japan?
Accommodation
Q45. Can I sleep in internet cafes?
Food
Q46. What should I definitely try?
Food
Q47. How do I order at a restaurant?
Food
Q48. Are there vegetarian options?
Food
Q49. What are convenience store foods?
Food
Q50. Is it safe to eat raw fish?
Food
Q51. How do I use chopsticks properly?
Food
Q52. What is izakaya?
Food
Q53. Can I drink tap water?
Food
Q54. What about food allergies?
Food
Q55. What is a bento?
Food
Q56. How do I find good restaurants?
Food
Q57. What is kaiseki?
Food
Q58. Can I take food on trains?
Food
Q59. What are regional specialties?
Food
Q60. Are there halal options?
Culture
Q61. Should I bow?
Culture
Q62. Is it okay to take photos?
Culture
Q63. What should I know about visiting temples?
Culture
Q64. Can I visit a geisha district?
Culture
Q65. Are tattoos a problem?
Culture
Q66. How should I behave on trains?
Culture
Q67. What is the drinking age?
Culture
Q68. How do I receive change/cards?
Culture
Q69. Can I wear shoes indoors?
Culture
Q70. What is proper onsen etiquette?
Culture
Q71. How do I say basic phrases?
Culture
Q72. Is Japan safe for solo travelers?
Culture
Q73. How do Japanese people view tourists?
Culture
Q74. What gifts should I bring from home?
Culture
Q75. Can I visit someone's home?
Practical
Q76. Do I need to speak Japanese?
Practical
Q77. What's the best time to visit?
Practical
Q78. Do I need travel insurance?
Practical
Q79. What should I pack?
Practical
Q80. How does wifi work?
Practical
Q81. What electric outlets are used?
Practical
Q82. How do I find public toilets?
Practical
Q83. What is a conbini?
Practical
Q84. How do I handle trash?
Practical
Q85. Is there a language barrier?
Practical
Q86. What emergency numbers should I know?
Practical
Q87. How do I handle earthquakes?
Practical
Q88. What apps should I download?
Practical
Q89. Where can I store luggage?
Practical
Q90. What's Golden Week?
Destinations
Q91. What is the must-see in Tokyo?
Destinations
Q92. How many days for Kyoto?
Destinations
Q93. Is Osaka worth visiting?
Destinations
Q94. How do I see Mount Fuji?
Destinations
Q95. What about Hiroshima?
Destinations
Q96. Is Hokkaido different?
Destinations
Q97. Should I visit rural Japan?
Destinations
Q98. What are underrated destinations?
Destinations
Q99. How far can day trips go?
Destinations
Q100. What's a good 2-week itinerary?
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