Gaijin Stories Japan is back after a short hiatus!

Life happened but the show must go on.

Today, we cover one of the big news of 2023 in Japan, the massive price increase in the JR Pass that covers the entire Japan.

Chris and Ethan share whether the new pricing for the JR Pass is still worth it, share stories about how they and their families used it in the past, as well as shared about alternatives for the Japan JR Pass.

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Wondering what are some survival phrases in Japanese when you're travelling in Japan?

In this episode, Ethan and Chris talk about some of the vocabulary and phrases that work best for travelling about in Japan.

You'll be surprised how much some words and phrases will get you by in Japan.

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Travelling around Japan is always a big topic.

Japan boasts a world class public transportation, especially the globally renown train system that zips people from city to city and that is punctual to the second.

In this episode, Chris and Ethan share their experiences travelling around Japan as residents but also share some tips for travellers looking to move around the country, from the luxurious Shinkansen to the leisurely but interesting ferries.

If you have any question or comments about getting about in Japan, feel free to leave a comment or question and we will definitely address it in future episodes.