Plan your Japan trip with confidence — JR Pass and transport guides, what to buy in Japan, and honest hotel & ryokan reviews.https://japantriphub.com/https://japantriphub.com/blog/what-to-buy-in-japan/https://japantriphub.com/blog/what-to-buy-in-japan/What is genuinely cheaper or better in Japan, what to skip, and how the tax-free system changes on November 1, 2026. Written from Japan with current prices.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMThttps://japantriphub.com/blog/is-the-jr-pass-still-worth-it/https://japantriphub.com/blog/is-the-jr-pass-still-worth-it/The nationwide JR Pass goes up again on October 1, 2026. Here is the break-even math with current fares, who still comes out ahead, and why most Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka trips do not.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMThttps://japantriphub.com/blog/welcome-to-japan-trip-hub/https://japantriphub.com/blog/welcome-to-japan-trip-hub/What this site covers, how we source our reviews, and where to start: JR Pass math, shopping guides, and hotel and ryokan reviews written from Japan.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT