First 90 days

The essentials for your first three months in Tokyo.

Easy Day Trips from Tokyo: Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko and More

When the city gets to be too much, some of Japan's best temples, hot springs and mountain trails are just a train ride away. Here is a newcomer-friendly guide to six classic day trips from Tokyo and how to reach them.

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From the airport into Tokyo: Narita & Haneda, made simple

Landing tired with luggage and unsure which train or bus to take? Here's a calm, practical map of your options from Narita and Haneda into central Tokyo, with rough journey times and tips for late arrivals and heavy bags.

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Getting a phone or SIM in Tokyo: your options

A newcomer-friendly map of how to get connected in Tokyo — big carriers, budget MVNO (格安SIM) plans, and eSIM or prepaid SIMs for your first days. What you generally need and how contract vs prepaid compare.

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Your first 90 days in Tokyo: 8 things to do (a checklist hub)

Just landed in Tokyo? This navigational checklist walks you through the 8 essentials of your first three months in order — address registration, health insurance, pension, a bank account, a SIM, your My Number Card, plus residence-card renewal and residence tax — each in a sentence, then a link to the full guide.