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Whether you’re staying a few days or building a longer trip, read on to explore Kansai highlights and plan a Kansai-wide itinerary around quick, convenient train connections.

If you're planning your trip to Kansai and wondering how the Haruka AirPort Express fits into your itinerary, this guide is your reliable companion.

If you want to know how the Kyoto bullet train station works, where to go, how to transfer, and how to stay calm, you've come to the right place.

This guide to the Narita Express explains where the train stops, why those stations are important, and how to choose the one that best suits your Tokyo experience.

If you're wondering if Japan stamps passports, this article has the calm, confident answer, plus exactly what to expect when you arrive, why it matters, and how to make your arrival in Japan as stress-free as possible.

Modelled after the ESTA system used by the United States, JESTA (Japan Electronic System for Travel Authorization) will be mandatory for nationals of countries that are currently visa-exempt for short-term stays in Japan.

If you're wondering whether to go to from Kyoto or Osaka to Nara then congratulations, this special guide is here to help. Read on for more.

A Suica card is a prepaid IC card used for everyday travel and payments in Japan. Find out where to buy one and more in our special guide.

Japan can be visited year-round, but travel conditions vary by season. Find out when to go in our travel season guide.

Meet the Pikachu Train Japan, a Pokémon-themed rail experience that demonstrates how Japan can transform public transportation into a cultural event.