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𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁-𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

I’ve organized a folder of essential travel apps we personally use for our Japan trips. Here’s a breakdown of each one and why it’s useful:

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𝟭. 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗼

• 𝗨𝘀𝗲: A translation app by Naver that translates Japanese text, speech, or images into multiple languages (especially Korean and English).
• 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹: Perfect for overcoming language barriers when speaking with locals or reading signs.

𝟮. 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 (𝗡𝗔𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘)
• 𝗨𝘀𝗲: A travel and navigation app designed for tourists in Japan.
• 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹: Offers train routes, timetables, offline maps, and curated travel tips—essential for moving around efficiently.

𝟯. 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲
• 𝗨𝘀𝗲: Translates typed text, speech, handwriting, and images across many languages.
• 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹: Great for menus, instructions, and real-time communication.

𝟰. 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝘀
• 𝗨𝘀𝗲: Provides directions, traffic info, transit options, and local search results.
• 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹: Reliable for navigating Japan’s public transport system and finding nearby food spots or attractions.

𝟱. 𝗔𝗴𝗼𝗱𝗮
• 𝗨𝘀𝗲: A hotel and accommodation booking platform with great deals.
• 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹: Lets you find and book stays all over Japan at competitive prices, often with flexible cancellation options.

𝟲. 𝗞𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸
• 𝗨𝘀𝗲: A booking platform for tours, tickets, transport, and SIM/eSIM cards.
• 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹: Book experiences like Universal Studios Japan or JR Passes in advance—often at a discount.

𝟳. 𝗨𝗯𝗲𝗿
• 𝗨𝘀𝗲: Ride-hailing app.
• 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹: Available in big cities like Tokyo and Osaka, handy for when trains aren’t running or you’re traveling late at night.

𝟴. 𝗚𝗢
• 𝗨𝘀𝗲: Japan’s native taxi-hailing app.
• 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹: Often more available than Uber and includes upfront pricing. Great for quick and reliable rides in most Japanese cities.

𝟵. 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
• 𝗨𝘀𝗲: A budgeting or finance app (used for tracking spending or managing your travel budget).
• 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹: Helps keep your expenses in check throughout the trip — especially useful for checking the balance of your IC card used for trains in Japan (e.g., ICOCA, Suica, Pasmo).

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𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: The 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝗮𝗽𝗽 does not offer full ride-hailing services in Japan. No full coverage or standalone Grab Japan service. 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗚𝗢 𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗯𝗲𝗿, which are more reliable and widely used locally. Japan has been gradually easing restrictions on ride-hailing services to address taxi shortages. As of April 2025, individual drivers can offer paid rides under the management of taxi firms, expanding transportation options for travelers.

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