Best Apps for Foreigners Living in Japan (2025)
Your phone is your lifeline in Japan. These are the apps that make daily life significantly easier as a foreigner. Navigation & Transport Google Maps Still the best for general navigation in Japan. Walking, cycling, driving, and public transit directions are accurate. Download offline maps for areas with poor signal. Yahoo! カーナビ (Yahoo Car Navigation) If you drive in Japan, this beats Google Maps. Real-time traffic data is more accurate, and it handles Japanese roads better. ...