Travel Guides

IC Cards in Japan: Suica, PASMO & ICOCA Explained
How to buy, charge and use Suica, PASMO, ICOCA and other IC cards on trains, subways and buses across Japan — including mobile Suica for iPhone.
Japan Rail Passes, Seishun 18 Kippu & Cheap Shinkansen Tickets: Which One?
A pass-by-pass guide: Japan Rail Pass and regional pass eligibility, the Seishun 18 Kippu under its current rules (revised 2024), and discount Shinkansen tickets for one-off long trips.
From the Airport to the City by Train: Narita, Haneda & Kansai
The fastest and cheapest train options from Narita, Haneda and Kansai airports into Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, with typical times and fares.