Tipping is not customary at restaurants in Japan. Learn how to pay, understand otoshi cover charges at izakaya, and use polite Japanese phrases when dining out.

Combining the Osaka Amazing Pass with the JR Kansai Mini Pass can save money — but only if each pass is used for the right day. Here’s the verified, pricing, coverage rules and a 5-day itinerary that avoids paying twice.

Planning a Japan trip? Here are 30 of the best Klook attraction passes, tickets and tours – ranked for photo-worthy views, thrill-seeking rides, cultural depth, and whether they suit families, couples, or groups of friends. Every pick includes a direct booking link and, where verified, an official venue site.

Plan a beach day in Japan without hiring a car. Discover train-accessible beaches near Tokyo and Osaka, plus practical transport, hotel and flight-booking tips.

fact-checked, city-by-city guide to Japan’s best arcades for travellers, covering costs, etiquette, payment methods and unmissable games.

A family travel guide to Osaka’s best attractions, parks and cultural activities, with practical tips for getting around with children.

A first-time 7-day Japan itinerary linking Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka by Shinkansen, with a realistic daily plan, budget guide and Nara day-trip option.