Japanese cities are surprisingly easy to navigate in English, and the Shinkansen connects nearly every major city. Here's a guide on how to get around Japan.
I started Remarkable Route to help travelers with real lives, limited time, and big ideas – people who want meaningful experiences, good value, and trips that actually make it out of the group chat and onto the calendar.
I write about world travel and about how to plan girls trips and multi-generational family trips.
I share travel guides, planning tools and resources, and straightforward recommendations to help you choose where to go, when to go, what to book, and how to make the most of your time once you get there.
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Japanese cities are surprisingly easy to navigate in English, and the Shinkansen connects nearly every major city. Here's a guide on how to get around Japan.
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Japan is a country where the smallest details feel cared for. Train conductors bow as they leave each car. Shopkeepers wrap your purchase like a gift. Even a simple bowl of noodles arrives looking...