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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.

Find out how to get from Tokyo to Universal Studios Japan in Osaka in our new, easy to follow itinerary guide courtesy of the team at JRPass.com.

Traveling to Japan isn't about learning a thousand rules; it's about reading the room, following the flow, and moving with purpose. Yes, Japan is polite, but it's also incredibly welcoming and friendly.

Sometimes, the simplest questions are the most important ones. What time do the trains stop in Tokyo? Find out here.

Find out everything you need to know about exchanging your Japan Rail Pass during your stay in Japan, what this means, rules, the best time, and more.

Mount Fuji is legendary, but it is also demanding, time-consuming, and refuses to be rushed. Climbing this icon is a serious business - as well as an experience of a lifetime - and we’re here to help.

Can you enjoy the best of Tokyo in just five days? Read on to find out in our Tokyo 5-Day Itinerary.

Welcome to Yokohama: elegant, relaxed, and pleasantly easy on your travel schedule. If Tokyo is a power suit, then Yokohama is silk pajamas with a view of the harbor.