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Arrival, money, SIM cards and what to sort out before you fly.
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Getting your Japan tourist visa
Free visa, ₱520 service fee, and the documents JVAC wants to see.
Arriving at Narita, Haneda or Kansai
From landing to your hotel without getting lost.
Getting around Tokyo and Osaka
Suica, station codes, train manners and the apps that make it easy.
Money, cards and the new tax-free system
How much cash to carry, where to withdraw, and how tax refunds work from November 2026.
SIM, eSIM and Wi-Fi
Stay online for maps, train apps and translations.
Pre-departure checklist for Filipinos
Everything to sort out before NAIA.
Etiquette and useful phrases
Small things that make locals smile.
When to go
Cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, snow and typhoons.