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Travel Tips

25 August 2026

Best eSIMs in Japan: Stay Connected While Travelling

Staying online shapes how a journey unfolds from navigation to quiet moments of planning making connectivity a small choice with lasting impact...

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    What to Expect from Business Class Flights to Japan: From Booking to Arrival

    A flight to Japan is often more than a transfer be...

    Japan Airlines business class passenger enjoying a traditional Japanese in-flight meal with sake, seated in a private suite with a personal entertainment screen displaying Mount Fuji.
    A flight to Japan is often more than a transfer be...

    Written by: Simon Martin

    3 April 2026
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    Driving in Japan in 2026: UK Traveller’s Car Hire & Winter Safety Guide

    A smooth road trip can unravel at the counter or o...

    A car driving on a street in Japan
    A smooth road trip can unravel at the counter or o...

    Written by: Paul Converce

    22 January 2026
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    Pack for Japan Like a Pro: Trains, Seasons, Tech

    How much luggage is too much? Where do your bags g...

    A traveler holding a smartphone while standing next to an open suitcase during a trip to Japan. Utilizing travel apps for navigation and setting up an eSIM before arrival are key packing hacks to ensure a smooth transition between airports hotels and sightseeing spots.
    How much luggage is too much? Where do your bags g...

    Written by: Paul Converce

    25 November 2025

Make the most of your time in Japan with our matter of fact travel tips. From navigating the Shinkansen to staying connected with an eSIM, we cover everything you need to know. Save time and energy with our practical advice on public transport, dining etiquette, and more. We do the heavy lifting, so you can focus on enjoying your trip to Japan.

  • A front and back view of the OWN Tag smart luggage tag featuring a vibrant artistic design on the front and a QR code with NFC technology on the back. The tag allows a finder to tap or scan to help find the owner without exposing private contact details.

    OWN Tag: smart, sustainable luggage ID for Japan

    A tiny card on your suitcase can change how you move through Japan’s stations, temples and side stre...

    By: Simon Martin

    24 November 2025
  • tourist friends using their mobile phones in tokyo because they are esim connected

    Why Holafly eSIM is the Best eSIM for Japan Travel

    How Holafly’s unlimited data eSIM for Japan works, from setting it up before you fly to getting onli...

    By: Simon Martin

    4 October 2025
My Neighbour Totoro Studio Ghibli’s beloved film, brought to life
on stage by the Royal Shakespeare Company
The family’s move to the countryside,
recreated live on stage
Soot sprites swarming live on stage,
just as you remember them from the film
Joe Hisaishi's iconic score,
performed by a live band and singer
Musicians play from treehouses
above the stage at every performance
Winner of six Olivier Awards
and five WhatsOnStage Awards
The beloved Totoro made real, with puppets
built by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
Totoro and the Catbus, live Satsuki and Mei, live in London The soot sprites are real Hisaishi's score, live nightly Musicians in the treehouses Award-winning, final months Six Olivier Awards Book your seats From screen to stage Choose your date Book tickets Book tickets Book tickets See Totoro live

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My Neighbour Totoro Studio Ghibli’s beloved film, brought to life
on stage by the Royal Shakespeare Company
The family’s move to the countryside,
recreated live on stage
Soot sprites swarming live on stage,
just as you remember them from the film
Joe Hisaishi's iconic score,
performed by a live band and singer
Musicians play from treehouses
above the stage at every performance
Winner of six Olivier Awards
and five WhatsOnStage Awards
The beloved Totoro made real, with puppets
built by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
Totoro and the Catbus, live Satsuki and Mei, live in London The soot sprites are real Hisaishi's score, live nightly Musicians in the treehouses Award-winning, final months Six Olivier Awards Book your seats From screen to stage Choose your date Book tickets Book tickets Book tickets See Totoro live
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