Transport
Trains, passes, IC cards and everything you need to get around Japan without complications.
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4 June 2026
Suica card in Japan: the complete guide for tourists 2026
Everything you need to know about the Suica card: how to get one, top it up, use it, and get your deposit back. Comparison with PASMO and ICOCA, options for children, and the iPhone version.
By Yen & Zen
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23 May 2026
JR Pass in 2026: price, routes and whether it's actually worth it
An honest look at the Japan Rail Pass in 2026: updated prices, which itineraries make it worth buying, when to skip it, and what the alternatives are. Written from Japan.
By Yen & Zen
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6 May 2026
Japan Arrival Guide 2026: forms, SUICA, and luggage shipping
Everything you do between boarding the plane and getting to your hotel in Japan: Visit Japan Web QR codes, customs declaration, buying SUICA, and the luggage shipping hack most tourists miss.
By Yen & Zen