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What does "Shin" in a Japanese train station name mean?

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Conflicting information: does the Hikari 535 Shinkansen exist?

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What to do with one yen coins when traveling in Japan?

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Male using change tables in female restrooms in Japan

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What can I do with a plane ticket that won't be used?

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Can't stop over at Sapporo when going from Asahikawa to Chitose airport?

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Tax exemption in Tokyo

answered Aug 5, 2018 at 9:48

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On which trains in Japan is reservation mandatory?

answered Apr 5, 2016 at 12:40

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When are stopovers permitted on Japan Railways (JR) trains?

answered Apr 14, 2016 at 14:06

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Can I transit to Madrid on my single entry Schengen Visa?

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How to reserve a seat with Japan Railways (JR)?

answered Apr 13, 2016 at 18:01

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In what countries does 911 work as an emergency number?

answered Dec 31, 2015 at 0:35

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Is lack of toilet paper a common occurrence in Japan?

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What discount options are available for domestic air travel in Japan?

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Credit cards being charged more than once in Japan

answered Jul 7, 2016 at 13:01

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Cheapest destination for a white Christmas starting from Sydney?

answered Jan 12, 2016 at 5:56

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Most respectful way to set alarm when sharing the room

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Why can a Suica purchased at Narita airport not be returned at Haneda airport?

answered Mar 23, 2017 at 15:58

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Curfew - Is walking on the street in Tokyo legal after 11.00 pm if you're under 18?

answered Apr 26, 2015 at 13:00

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How to find public trashcans in Japan?

answered Dec 4, 2014 at 17:47

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What happens if you need to be sent to a hospital in a country you don't have a visa for, e.g. on a cruise ship?

answered Dec 19, 2015 at 6:32

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Flight LH 8371 appears on flight trackers but not anywhere on the Lufthansa website. Why?

answered Jul 4, 2014 at 18:47

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What are potential dangers of putting a copy of one's boarding pass online?

answered Jun 29, 2015 at 0:21

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European debit cards in Japan

answered Dec 26, 2017 at 3:57

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Why isn't the direct route between Nagoya to Osaka covered by the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass?

answered Sep 17, 2016 at 11:32

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Avoid long walking when changing between Tokyo subway lines

answered Dec 14, 2019 at 14:20

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Refund for Sapica card outside of Hokkaido

answered Aug 21, 2016 at 9:58

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Shore Pass at Narita Airport, Japan

answered Aug 25, 2016 at 12:56

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Are onsen attached to hotels available to non-staying guests?

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Can a US citizen work remotely for a US company while in Japan for sightseeing?

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124 Answers

What does "Shin" in a Japanese train station name mean?

Conflicting information: does the Hikari 535 Shinkansen exist?

What to do with one yen coins when traveling in Japan?

Male using change tables in female restrooms in Japan

What can I do with a plane ticket that won't be used?

Can't stop over at Sapporo when going from Asahikawa to Chitose airport?

Tax exemption in Tokyo

On which trains in Japan is reservation mandatory?

When are stopovers permitted on Japan Railways (JR) trains?

Can I transit to Madrid on my single entry Schengen Visa?

How to reserve a seat with Japan Railways (JR)?

In what countries does 911 work as an emergency number?

Is lack of toilet paper a common occurrence in Japan?

What discount options are available for domestic air travel in Japan?

Credit cards being charged more than once in Japan

Cheapest destination for a white Christmas starting from Sydney?

Most respectful way to set alarm when sharing the room

Why can a Suica purchased at Narita airport not be returned at Haneda airport?

Curfew - Is walking on the street in Tokyo legal after 11.00 pm if you're under 18?

How to find public trashcans in Japan?

What happens if you need to be sent to a hospital in a country you don't have a visa for, e.g. on a cruise ship?

Flight LH 8371 appears on flight trackers but not anywhere on the Lufthansa website. Why?

What are potential dangers of putting a copy of one's boarding pass online?

European debit cards in Japan

Why isn't the direct route between Nagoya to Osaka covered by the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass?

Avoid long walking when changing between Tokyo subway lines

Refund for Sapica card outside of Hokkaido

Shore Pass at Narita Airport, Japan

Are onsen attached to hotels available to non-staying guests?

Can a US citizen work remotely for a US company while in Japan for sightseeing?