Useful tips for a first-time traveller – Japan

Travel around Japan is very easy, travelling in a group, escorted tour, or on your own. Some useful tips if you are a first-time traveller to Japan.

• Internet access. Free-Wi-Fi hot spots are not easy to find. The best alternative is to rent pocket Wi-Fi that allows you to connect with your device.  With various APPs i.e. Line, Viber, WhatsAPP, Skype, or Facebook, you can make a voice call home as long as you have Internet access.
• Turn your mobile phone into vibrate mode when travelling on public transportation i.e. train, bus. It’s a Japanese custom not to talk on a mobile phone and keep your voice low while you are travelling on train or bus.
• Plug and Socket Type
• Some Japanese customs you may need to know.
• Use timetable when travelling on a train