Every guide on this site, newest first. Each one links to its official sources and shows the date the facts were checked.
- Haneda Airport to Tokyo in 2026: Monorail, Keikyu, Bus, or Taxi?
The four ways from Haneda Airport to central Tokyo — Keikyu, Tokyo Monorail, Airport Limousine Bus, and taxi — and which to choose for where you are staying. With photos from a Tokyo local. - Tokyo Station Guide for First-Timers: Shinkansen Platforms, Transfers, and the Best Free View
Which Shinkansen leaves from which platform, how to transfer without getting lost, and the best free view of the red-brick station — a Tokyo Station guide with photos from someone who lives in Tokyo. - Japan Travel Costs in 2026: Every New Tax and Price Change, Explained
Japan changed several costs for visitors in 2026: a ¥3,000 departure tax, Kyoto hotel tax up to ¥10,000 a night, higher JR Pass prices at agencies, and a new tax-free refund system. What each one means for your budget. - Best eSIM for Japan in 2026: How to Choose Without Overpaying
eSIM, pocket Wi-Fi, or roaming? How to choose mobile data for a trip to Japan in 2026, what “unlimited” really means, and how to set up an eSIM before you fly. - Japan’s New Tax-Free Shopping Rules from November 1, 2026: How the Refund Works
From November 1, 2026, tax-free shopping in Japan switches to a refund system: you pay full price and get the tax back after a customs check at the airport. How it works, and six mistakes that cost you the refund. - JR Pass Prices After October 1, 2026: Why the Official Website Is Now Cheaper
The Japan Rail Pass went up on October 1, 2026 — but only at agencies. The official website still sells the 7-day pass for ¥50,000. Where to buy now, and what to get if the pass does not pay off.
