The Mobile Suica: The Best Way to Get Around Town
Aug 28, 2024 By Michael Stigall
We’ve talked about IC cards before. There’s Suica. There’s Pasmo. There’s ICOCA. There’s Manaca. So many cards! But the good news is that most of them can be used throughout...[ Click to read more ]
Public Transport in Kobe
Oct 27, 2023 By Justin Hanus
One of the three main cities in the Kansai region, Kobe has good transport links that can get you around the city, the outskirts and further afield. Between 2-3 hours...[ Click to read more ]
Get a Scooter License in Japan
Apr 13, 2021 By Ray Proper
If you live in a major city in Japan, you do not need much to get around in a car or scooter. The public transportation system is convenient and will...[ Click to read more ]
Disconnect Your Car Battery Before Long Trips
Nov 08, 2015 By Ray Proper
The expat lifestyle in Japan often means long durations of time spent abroad, and away from your vehicle. Before you go we wanted to remind you of a few things...[ Click to read more ]
Japan: To Drive or Not to Drive?
Dec 10, 2014 By Ray Proper
When discussing the pros and cons of driving in Japan, one of the most common questions that comes up is whether a car is really necessary at all. Those relocating...[ Click to read more ]
SCMAGLEV and Railway Park Nagoya
Nov 25, 2013 By Ray Proper
The SCMaglev and Railway Park is a railway and train museum owned by the Central Japan Railway Company in Nagoya, Japan. The museum is a new edition to the list...[ Click to read more ]
Getting Your Scooter License in Nagoya
Jul 19, 2013 By Ray Proper
If you live in Nagoya itself, you do not need much in the way of a car or scooter to get around-a bicycle would likely be more than sufficient. For...[ Click to read more ]
