Events & seasons
Japan's Ten-Day Golden Week in 2019: A Calmer Homecoming
Use the unusual ten-day 2019 holiday to compare real availability and make an unhurried homecoming plan.
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Stories and practical guides about shared rides, road trips, and seasonal travel in Japan.
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Travel & drives
Setouchi Triennale 2019: Fewer Islands, More Time
Prepare for Setouchi Triennale 2019 with fewer islands, a clear port connection and more time for art and local life.
From Noritomosan
Different Teams, a Shared Journey
The 2019 football opening offers a chance to share the road while respecting different teams, timetables and match-day emotions.
Trust & safety
Winter Airport Journeys: Make a Delay Plan Before Departure
Winter airport journeys work better when delays and unsuitable road conditions already have a decision plan.
Ridesharing guide
Winter Shopping: Getting Cold and Bulky Purchases Home
Plan the December shopping return before buying: cold goods, bulky boxes, handovers and a direct enough journey home.
Events & seasons
Shinshiro Rally 2018: Follow the Official Access Plan
Looking back at Shinshiro Rally 2018: authorised viewing, clear meeting points and a considerate ordinary-road journey home.
Travel & drives
Setouchi Island Trips: Start with the Last Ferry
Let the last ferry shape a Setouchi island day, with a clear choice about whether the car needs to cross.
Ridesharing guide
Autumn Cycling: Share the Bike Measurements Too
An autumn cycling lift starts with the bicycle dimensions, loading responsibilities and a plan for wet equipment.
From Noritomosan
Include the Family Waiting at the End of the Journey
Include the family waiting at the destination when agreeing an arrival window and the final connection home.
