We break down JR, private railways, and subways as different “layers” managed by different companies. You’ll see how route maps are designed and how to remember only the minimum information you actually need as a visitor.

This lecture explains the cleanest way to handle tickets and IC cards, and what “through-service” really means. You’ll learn a simple checklist to avoid accidentally staying on the train too long and ending up far outside the city.

We focus on Japan’s most confusing mega-stations and reduce them to patterns. You’ll learn how to read in-station maps, use exit numbers, and combine Google Maps with station signage so that even Shinjuku feels manageable.

We look at the hidden cost of dragging a big suitcase through stairs, crowds, and transfers. Then we separate your belongings into three categories—what you need today, what stays at the hotel, and what can even stay in Japan.

This lecture shows you how to find coin lockers, choose the right size, and understand time limits and prices. You’ll also see the full operation flow of IC-card lockers and how to avoid the nightmare of “I can’t open my locker.”

We design a model trip where your suitcase travels by delivery service and you travel with only a daypack. You’ll learn how to fill in the waybill, plan delivery timing, and build a 7-day “almost hands-free” itinerary from airport to airport.

We walk through a typical ticket machine, how buttons are arranged, and where “recommended” dishes hide on the panel. Then we break down the food court flow from grabbing a seat to hearing your number called.

This lecture explains the full journey at a modern conveyor belt sushi restaurant, from seating to tablet ordering to check-out. You’ll also learn the standard pattern of questions at a convenience store register, including bags, chopsticks, and age checks.

Here we prepare simple English and Japanese phrases you can show on your phone to say “I cannot eat this.” We also highlight important menu keywords and give you a safety-first strategy for choosing restaurants when you have dietary restrictions.

We explore the layout of a typical business hotel room and the idea of “everything within arm’s reach.” You’ll also learn how amenity bars work and how to avoid forgetting important items like toothbrushes or razors.

In this lecture, we decode the buttons on a washlet as if it were a simple UI screen. We also compare unit baths and large public baths, showing you where to wash, where to soak, and what is considered polite in each space.

We design a full timeline from check-in to lights out, including when to unpack, when to be quiet, and how to handle trash and smells. For longer stays, you’ll also learn how to request cleaning, towel changes, and “no cleaning” days without stress.

We map out typical rush hours and show how the same station feels completely different at 8:30 vs 11:00. You’ll learn how to link check-in/check-out times with your movement so you don’t get stuck with bags during the worst crowds.

This lecture gives you a simple pattern language for Japanese regions: Tokyo as a Yamanote Line loop, Kansai as Osaka–Kyoto–Kobe, and rural cities as car/bus-first environments. With these patterns, any new city becomes easier to understand at a glance.

Instead of just copying itineraries, you’ll learn how to read the “design intention” behind 5-, 7-, and 10-day model plans. We’ll practice adding, cutting, and swapping blocks so you can customize a plan that fits your interests and stamina.

We categorize typical travel expenses into transport, food, sightseeing, shopping, and accommodation. Then we build a rough daily budget so you can quickly see whether a plan is realistic or not.

This lecture maps out classic “cash only” situations like small bars, rural buses, and shrines. You’ll learn how to divide roles between credit/debit cards and IC cards so you don’t run out of the right kind of money at the wrong time.

Here we list common surprise costs: extra hotel nights after delays, medical fees, locker extensions, and luggage oversize charges. You’ll learn a simple rule for setting aside a backup fund that protects both your budget and your mental health.

We start by listing realistic trouble patterns, from minor delays to lost phones. You’ll learn to treat these as “expected events” and prepare Plan B and Plan C in advance so you don’t freeze when something happens.

This lecture gives you a three-step flow for delays and being lost: confirm your location, gather information, and then ask the right person. We also build simple English + Japanese phrases you can use with station staff and bus drivers.

Here we cover how to use drugstores, when to look for a clinic or hospital, and what to do if your passport, wallet, or phone goes missing. You’ll get a clear contact flow so you’re not guessing who to call first in a stressful moment.

We choose a simple set of apps for maps, route search, translation, and payments, and show how to prepare screenshots and paper backups in case your battery dies. The goal is to rely on your phone—but not be helpless without it.

This lecture explains queuing, voice volume, phone usage, smells, and photo-taking as if they were parts of a user interface. You’ll learn how “sumimasen” and “arigatou” can cover many social situations if you use them with the right timing.

To close the course, we look at long-stay life tools like laundromats, supermarkets, commuter passes, and point cards. You’ll reflect on your own preferences and turn them into a personal “Japan travel logic” you can reuse and upgrade on future trips.