Transportation Posts

The Complete Guide to JR West Rail Passes

Traveling in the western parts of Japan? One of the many JR West Passes might be the cheapest way to get around. Here's what you can do with them.

Pretty in Pink: Riding the Hello Kitty Shinkansen

The purr-fect experience for Hello Kitty super fans.

By Sky or Sail: How to Get to Yakushima

Road Trip! Exploring Hokkaido's Vast Beauty by Car

We offer up some tips to help you plan your Hokkaido road trip — it's more cheapo-friendly than you expect and is a great way to explore the island's more remote destinations.

Getting from Nagasaki Airport to Nagasaki City

The cheapest and fastest ways—plus what transport options to avoid.