Local know-how
Japan Train Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules Locals Follow
Japan train etiquette from the railways' own notices. Where to queue, which side of the escalator to stand on, priority seats, women-only…
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Money & getting around
Welcome Suica vs TOURIST PASMO vs ICOCA: Which to Get
Welcome Suica, TOURIST PASMO or ICOCA? Japan's IC cards all work nationwide, so choose on deposit, the 28-day limit and refunds.
Connectivity
Paying in Japan With No Signal: Suica, Cards and Cash
Which payment methods still work when your phone has no data in Japan — IC cards, bank cards, cash — and which…
Connectivity
Suica on Android: Why Google Wallet Fails on Foreign Phones
Suica won’t appear in Google Wallet on Android phones bought outside Japan. Here’s why it happens, and which physical IC card to…
Connectivity
Add Suica to Apple Wallet With a Foreign Credit Card
Suica missing from your iPhone Wallet? Set your Region to Japan, pick the right card to top up, and sort it all…