Plan & Essentials Japan eSIM, SIM or Pocket Wi-Fi? Staying Connected in Tokyo
Japan eSIM, SIM card or pocket Wi-Fi? How to check your phone, what to look for in a plan, and free Wi-Fi in Tokyo.
Plan & Essentials
Plan & Essentials 
Plan & Essentials Money in Tokyo: Cash, Cards, ATMs and Tax-Free Shopping (2026)
Money in Tokyo: when you need cash, where cards work, 7-Eleven ATMs, Suica, no tipping and the new tax-free refund.
Plan & Essentials Japanese Phrases for Travelers: What to Say in Tokyo
Useful Japanese phrases for Tokyo, written in Japanese with easy pronunciation: the essentials, restaurants, food allergies, shopping, getting around, hotels and emergencies, plus the Japan Visitor Hotline.
Plan & Essentials Tokyo Itinerary for 3 Days: A First-Timer’s Route
Day 1 Asakusa, Skytree and Akihabara. Day 2 Harajuku, Shibuya and Shinjuku. Day 3 Tsukiji, Ginza and Toyosu. Routes, costs and a ¥2,000 subway pass tip.