Categories
Arrival and Departure
Visit Japan Web, airport procedures, tax-free goods, and departure checks.
- Arriving in and Leaving Japan
How to Use Uber in Japan
Request licensed local taxis with Uber, or use a taxi stand and airport pickup when the app is not available.
- How to Use Uber in Japan
Luggage and Travel Support
Choose airport delivery, temporary storage, or delivery from your hotel to the airport.
- Luggage and Travel Support
Stay Connected in Japan
Choose eSIM, a physical SIM, pocket Wi-Fi, or airport free Wi-Fi.
- Stay Connected in Japan
Transport
Shinkansen, local trains, IC cards, and station actions.
- When Your Train Stops or Is Delayed
- From Airports to Major Areas
- How to Ride a Shinkansen
Trash and Manners
Trash bins, smoking areas, and behavior at popular places.
- Find Smoking Areas
- Sightseeing Manners Guide
- Why Trash Bins Are Hard to Find
Emergency
Find a hospital and understand travel insurance. Call 110 or 119 immediately from the Emergency button above.
- Emergency Numbers and Language Support
- Find a Hospital and Show Symptoms
- Using Travel Insurance
Money and Payments
Cash, ATMs, Suica, and tax-free basics.
- Tax-Free Shopping Procedures
- Use ATMs with Foreign Cards
- When You Need Cash
Food
Ticket machines, tipping, allergy, and halal-friendly checks.
- Find Allergy or Halal-Friendly Restaurants
- Tipping Is Usually Not Needed
- Use Restaurant Ticket Machines
Emergency
Emergency Numbers and Language Support
Call 110 for police and 119 for ambulance or fire. Find the JNTO hotline for English, Chinese, and Korean support.
Find a Hospital and Show Symptoms
Summarize symptoms and find a clinic, hospital, or hotline.
Arriving in and Leaving Japan
Use Visit Japan Web, navigate arrival procedures, choose an IC card, and prepare tax-free goods and security for departure.
Find Allergy or Halal-Friendly Restaurants
Check ingredients, shared tools, and restaurant handling before ordering.