The free field guide · 2026 edition

Japan Travel Intel.

The logistics that decide whether your first days run smooth or sideways — payments, transit, connectivity, and the airport. Condensed from the field, tested on the ground.

IC cards & contactless
Cash vs cards (the konbini rule)
eSIM vs roaming
The airport run
Tipping & etiquette
Luggage forwarding
The JR Pass math
What guidebooks skip

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