Choose data before you land
Compare eSIM, pocket WiFi, physical SIM, and Japanese-number options by the job you actually need them to do.
Read the decision guideA JAPANESE EDITOR'S TRAVEL DESK
Plan Japan with advice checked from here.
We read the Japanese rules, compare the official details, and explain what actually matters in plain English.
START WITH THE DECISION
Four choices that shape the rest of your trip
Make the first two hours calm
Start with your terminal and destination—then choose the right rail line, ticket, and connectivity fallback.
Read the decision guideTest the nationwide pass in yen
Compare your exact long-distance rides, pass window, and Nozomi supplements before buying a nationwide pass.
Read the decision guideTime SHIBUYA SKY correctly
Use the current two-week ticket window, understand rooftop weather risk, and choose a verified fallback if your slot sells out.
Read the decision guideFIRST-TRIP ESSENTIAL
Your first two hours at Haneda, in the right order
International arrivals do not all exit into the same terminal. This guide starts there, then helps you connect, choose transport, and avoid buying the wrong card just because it appears on every checklist.
CheckedOfficial airport, rail, customs, and transit sources
Open the Haneda guide WHY “FROM HERE” MATTERS
Translation is the start. Context is the useful part.
Japanese first
We read the Japanese-language source, not just the translated summary.
Dated checks
Every decision guide shows when its official facts were last reviewed.
Useful caveats
Who should skip an option matters as much as who should buy it.