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Japan Travel Insights
Practical tips, cultural guides, and logistics insights from the JEMS team.
10 Things That Surprise First-Time Visitors
The unwritten rules of daily life in Japan that catch visitors off guard — from silent trains and automatic taxi doors to no tipping and no jaywalking.
Read more →Japan's Vending Machines — A Practical Guide
Everything visitors need to know about Japan's vending machines: types, how to pay with cash and IC cards, hot and cold drinks, where to find them, and tips.
Read more →Visit Japan Web — Pre-Arrival Registration Guide
How to use Visit Japan Web to complete immigration and customs before landing. Step-by-step registration, QR code tips, and what to expect at the airport.
Read more →Onsen Etiquette — A Complete Guide for Visitors
Step-by-step guide to using a Japanese onsen: what to bring, how to wash before soaking, bathing rules, tattoo policies, and tips for first-time visitors.
Read more →Dining in Japan — A Guide for First-Time Visitors
A practical guide to eating out in Japan covering restaurant reservations, chopstick rules, how to pay the bill at the register, and why you should never tip.
Read more →Japan QR Ticketing in 2026 — What You Need to Know
Everything travelers need to know about Japan's 2026 QR ticketing transition, Suica and PASMO setup, IC cards, and credit card tap-to-pay at train gates.
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