About

Japan Travel Handbook is the honest, independent guide for everyone heading to — or dreaming of — Japan.

Our mission

Japan can feel overwhelming to plan for. We started Japan Travel Handbook to cut through the noise with clear, practical, up-to-date guides that actually help — whether it is your first trip or your tenth.

What we cover

  • Travel — city itineraries, transport, and day trips.
  • Products — the Japanese goods worth buying, tested and compared.
  • Guides — the practical how-tos, from Suica cards to eSIMs.
  • Culture — etiquette, food, and the little things that make a trip.

How we make money

Japan Travel Handbook is free to read. We fund our work through affiliate partnerships and advertising. Some links are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission if you buy or book through them, at no extra cost to you. This never changes our recommendations.