Car Tips

Japan's roads can feel unfamiliar at first — especially if you've never driven in a left-hand traffic country, navigated a Japanese expressway, or encountered the country's specific road etiquette. But with a bit of preparation, driving ...

If you're staying in Japan for a month or more and need a car, you'll quickly come across two options: monthly car rental and car leasing. They sound similar, but they work quite differently — and the right choice depends on your situati...

If you're living or working in Tokyo for a month or longer, you've probably already noticed that public transport gets you most places — but not all of them. Once you're dealing with regular trips to suburban areas, carrying equipment, t...

You've arrived in Japan — or you're planning to — and you need a car for more than just a weekend. Maybe you're on a working holiday, a short-term assignment, or staying with family for a few months. You know that Japan's trains are exce...

Information about renting ETC cards in Japan is widely scattered. Prices are listed without context, eligibility conditions are unclear, and many explanations contradict one another. As a result, people searching for reliable guidance of...