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Practical5 min readTemple and shrine manners on a first visitShrines and temples are working places of worship. Learn the simple steps for purification, prayer, photos and shoes so you visit with respect.Practical5 min readTokyo Station area: how to keep a train day simpleA train day around Tokyo Station is simple if you plan the exit, the bags and the meal before you board. Practical steps for families and solo travellers.Practical5 min readTyphoon plan B: flights, ferries and an extra nightTyphoons can cancel flights, ferries and trains in late summer and early autumn. Build a plan B for Fukuoka and southern Japan before you book.Practical5 min readUmeda underground: how not to get lostUmeda has many stations, exits and underground passages. This practical guide shows how to find your way, meet your group and move between lines without getting lost.Practical4 min readVisit Japan Web: fill in the forms before you landVisit Japan Web lets you enter your passport, customs answers and first address before your flight. Here is how to do it once, safely, and keep the codes ready.

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