Tickets & passes
Nintendo Museum Tickets: How the Lottery Works From Abroad
Nintendo Museum tickets go by monthly lottery, three months ahead. How to enter from overseas, pay on time, and what to do…
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Trip basics
Medicines You Can’t Bring Into Japan (And the Permit Rules)
Which medicines Japan bans outright, how much you can carry without paperwork, and how to get a Yunyu Kakunin-sho import permit before…
Connectivity
When to Activate Your Japan eSIM: Start Dates & Arrival Day
Installing an eSIM and starting its clock are two different things. Here is how Japan providers count day one, and what to…
Connectivity
How Much eSIM Data for a 2-Week Japan Trip?
How much eSIM data do you need for 14 days in Japan? Worked examples by traveller type, plus August 2026 plan prices…
Connectivity
eSIM vs Pocket WiFi vs SIM Card for Japan: Which to Pick
Compare eSIM, pocket WiFi and physical SIM for Japan on price, pickup hassle, battery and group use, with a verdict for each…