Japan travel quiz for the family (12 questions)

Planning a family trip to Japan? Try these 12 questions together — trains, IC cards, plugs, food, luggage and a little Japanese. Each answer comes with the official rule and a link to the full guide.

Quiz (12 questions)

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Is “JR” one railway company?
Answer: No
No. In 1987, Japanese National Railways was split into six regional passenger companies and one freight company (Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism).
→ JR companies explained
Can you use the JR EAST PASS on the Tokaido Shinkansen (Tokyo – Osaka)?
Answer: No
No. The JR EAST PASS cannot be used on the Tokaido Shinkansen, which is run by JR Central.
→ JR companies explained
With a Japan Rail Pass alone, can you ride the Nozomi?
Answer: No
No. Pass holders buy a special ticket for Nozomi and Mizuho (for example, Tokyo – Shin-Osaka 4,960 yen one way, checked on 3 November 2026).
→ JR companies explained
How long is a Welcome Suica card valid?
Answer: 28 days
28 days, counting the day you buy it. There is no deposit, and the remaining balance cannot be refunded (JR East).
→ JR companies explained
Can you get the remaining balance of a Welcome Suica refunded?
Answer: No
No refunds (JR East). Spend the balance before you leave Japan.
→ JR companies explained
On every Shinkansen line, what is the size limit per bag (length + width + height)?
Answer: 250cm
Up to 250cm in total, 2m long and 30kg per piece, 2 pieces per person. On the Tokaido, Sanyo, Kyushu and Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen, bags over 160cm need a reserved seat with an oversized baggage area.
→ Shinkansen luggage: size limits and reservations
What voltage do Japanese outlets use?
Answer: 100V
100V, with type A and B plugs. Check the INPUT label on your charger: “100-240V” means it works in Japan.
→ Will my device work in Japan?
Can you bring honey into Japan?
Answer: Yes
Yes. Honey is not subject to animal quarantine. Meat products like jerky and ham are a different story.
→ Bringing food into Japan
Landing at Haneda: by what time must you hand in your suitcase for Yamato’s same-day delivery to central Tokyo hotels?
Answer: 11:00
By 11:00. It is delivered from 18:00 the same day, and a counter fee of 660 yen applies.
→ Sending your luggage in Japan
Entering Japan, how many bottles of alcohol can an adult bring duty-free?
Answer: 3
3 bottles (about 760cc each), per adult (Japan Customs).
→ Duty-free allowances when entering Japan
Flying out of Japan: how many power banks can you carry on board?
Answer: 2
Up to 2 per person (160Wh or less only), and they cannot go in checked baggage. On board, don’t charge them or charge devices from them (Japan MLIT, from April 24, 2026).
→ New power bank rules
In Japanese, what does “Toire wa doko desu ka?” mean?
Answer: Where is the restroom?
“~ wa doko desu ka?” means “Where is ~?”. One pattern that covers a lot.
→ “Where is ~?” in Japanese: 50 travel phrases

Answers are based on the official sources listed on each linked page (JR companies, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Japan Customs, Yamato Transport and others). Rules can change — check before you travel.

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