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Stay Connected with an IIJmio SIM

IIJmio offers fast and reliable mobile services, including competitively priced SIM cards.

Planning

Budget Travel Guide Part 3: Accommodation

By Ignatius Koh

Environment

Guide to Earthquakes and Typhoons

Learn how to prepare for Japan's worst natural disasters - earthquakes and typhoons - and what to do when you encounter one.

By Edward Yagisawa Cannell

Planning

Money in Japan

Read this guide to learn about using money in Japan including ATMs and exchanging currencies, as well as etiquette and points of note.

By Edward Yagisawa Cannell

Internet / Phones

Family Mart's Free Wi-Fi Service

Connecting to Wi-Fi isn't a piece of cake. But, follow the instructions with clear photos and you should be fine!

By Haruka Saijo

Family-friendly

Lileo - Stroller Rental in English

Lileo - Bring the baby, leave the supplies. Japan's first baby supply & stroller rental service launched by local parents.

By Ogasawara Erika

Featured Planning

Hands-Free Travel: Takayama to Matsumoto

Discover Hands-Free Travel – a new service promising to deliver your luggage from hotel-to-hotel between Gifu's Takayama and Nagano's Matsumoto.

Planning

WeWork Iceberg

WeWork Iceberg provides a share office location in the heart of Tokyo for WeWork members. The vast asymmetric glass facade makes it an unmissable landmark for those visiting Omotesando.

By Japan Travel