{"id":29657,"date":"2026-05-15T15:48:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T06:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/?p=29657"},"modified":"2026-05-18T11:33:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T02:33:06","slug":"rentacar-japan-northamerica-etc-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/rentacar-japan-northamerica-etc-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Is an &#8220;ETC Card&#8221; Essential for Renting a Car in Japan? System Differences and Smart Booking Tips for U.S. &amp; Canadian Travelers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For those used to driving in the United States or Canada, Japan\u2019s toll road system might seem a bit unique. However, once you understand how it works, road tripping though Japan becomes incredibly convenient and cost-effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we explain everything North American residents need to know about \u201cETC\u201d (Electronic Toll Collection) when renting a car in Japan, and how Jcation provides a \u201cSafe, Simple, and Clear\u201d service to make your journey stress-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Japan\u2019s \"ETC\" vs. North American Systems: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest difference between North America and Japan is whether or not you need to insert a physical IC card into an on-board device. Here is how each system works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>USA<\/strong>: Systems like E-ZPass, FasTrak, or SunPass use transponders, or tolling is handled by license plate recognition (e.g., PlatePass). Drivers rarely need to worry about inserting or removing a device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Canada<\/strong>: On highways like Ontario\u2019s 407 ETR, cameras scan your license plate for automated billing. Handling a specific card while driving is not standard practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Japan<\/strong>: Most vehicles are equipped with an \u201cETC On-Board Device,\u201d but it will not function unless a physical \u201cETC Card\u201d (with an IC chip) is inserted. Without the card, the toll gate bar will not open, and you will be forced to use the manual \u201cCash\u201d lanes, which can be a significant hassle and are more expensive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Comparison: Jcation vs Global OTAs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right booking platform is the difference between a smooth departure and a \u201csurprise\u201d at the rental counter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Item<\/th><th>Jcation<\/th><th>Global OTAs<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>ETC Card Rental<\/td><td>Can be reserved in advance or requested at pick-up (subject to availability)<\/td><td>Even if requested, availability is often unconfirmed until arrival.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ETC On-Board Unit<\/td><td>Standard in virtually all vehicles.<\/td><td>Risk of being assigned older vehicles without a device.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ETC Rental Fee<\/td><td>Clearly stated; pay at the store at pick-up<\/td><td>Varies by company. Difficult to know the cost beforehand.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Toll Payments<\/td><td>Settle toll fees at the store upon return.<\/td><td>Lack of explanation; often leads to confusion during car return.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Save Money with \u201cETC-Only Discounts\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using an ETC card isn\u2019t just about convenience, it\u2019s about saving your travel budget. Cash users pay the full rate, while ETC users get access to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Late Night Discount (30% OFF)<\/strong>: 30% discount for driving between midnight and 4:00 AM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Holiday Discount (30% OFF)<\/strong>: 30% discount for driving on rural expressways on weekends and national holidays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By securing an ETC card, you can take advantage of these local discounts to make your trip more affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. How to Rent and Use an ETC Card with Jcation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-num_circle\">\n<li><strong>Search Using Filters<\/strong>: On the Jcation search page, check the \u201cETC card rental\u201d filter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select Your Plan<\/strong>: Choose from the plans available on the screen. The search results will include plans where the card is already included or available as an additional option on the booking page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If No Plan Appears<\/strong>: If your search comes back with no results, clear the filter and search again. After finding a plan that suits, check the \u201cOptions\u201d section on the booking page. If \u201cETC Card\u201d appears there, you can add it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: If the option does not appear, it cannot be reserved in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-num_circle\">\n<li><strong>Complete the Booking<\/strong>: Confirm your details and finalize the reservation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collect and Insert the Card<\/strong>: At pick-up, insert the card provided by the staff into the vehicle\u2019s on-board device. You will hear a voice prompt saying \u201cCard has been recognized\u201d (in Japanese).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Return &amp; Settle<\/strong>: When returning the car, the staff will read the card\u2019s data to calculate the outstanding toll fees. You can pay the total amount at the counter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-balloon\"><div class=\"c-balloon -bln-left\" data-col=\"blue\"><div class=\"c-balloon__icon -circle\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/jcation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/\u30db\u30c6\u30eb\u62c5\u5f53.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-balloon__iconImg\" width=\"80px\" height=\"80px\"><span class=\"c-balloon__iconName\">Concierge<\/span><\/div><div class=\"c-balloon__body -speaking -border-on\"><div class=\"c-balloon__text\">\n<p><strong>Important Advice from Our Concierge<\/strong>:<br><strong>If you couldn\u2019t reserve in advance<\/strong>: You must ask the staff at the counter upon arrival.<br><strong>Stock Availability<\/strong>: In Japan, rental ETC cards are a limited resource at each store. They are provided on a first-come, first-served basis for an additional fee.<br><strong>If no cards are available<\/strong>: You will need to use the cash\/ticket lane (marked \u201c\u4e00\u822c\u201d in Japanese and identifiable by the green signage above the gate) and pay each time using cash or a credit card.<\/p>\n<span class=\"c-balloon__shapes\"><span class=\"c-balloon__before\"><\/span><span class=\"c-balloon__after\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Why North American Travelers Choose Jcation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jcation is designed to eliminate the anxiety of \u201ccomplex rules\u201d and \u201cunclear final costs\u201d for international visitors. Here are three reasons why travelers choose Jcation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-num_circle\">\n<li><strong>Safe &amp; Secure: Quality You Can Trust<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Recent Models Only<\/strong>: All our listed rental cars are registered within the last 4 years and equipped with modern safety features like collision-mitigation braking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verified Partners<\/strong>: We only list companies that meet the strict criteria of the national and prefectural rental car associations and our own rigorous quality standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transparent Pricing: Zero \u201cCounter Surprises\u201d<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>All-in-One Pricing<\/strong>: The price you see is the price you pay, including consumption tax and CDW.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unlimited Mileage<\/strong>: No need to track your miles. Explore as far as the road takes you with no extra fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Currency Conversion<\/strong>: Compare prices in USD or CAD based on real-time daily rates to make budgeting your trip that much easier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Prices displayed in foreign currency are for reference only. All payments are processed in Japanese Yen (JPY).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-num_circle\">\n<li><strong>Simple: A Stress-Free Experience<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No Member Sign-Up Needed<\/strong>: Book instantly without having to go through the process of signing up and creating a username and password. All confirmations are sent directly to your email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nationwide Coverage<\/strong>: From major airports like Narita or Haneda to remote Shinkansen stations, Jcation offers extensive pick-up locations and one-way (drop-off) options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Turn \u201cAnxiety\u201d into \u201cExcitement\u201d with Jcation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We want you to experience the same sense of freedom in Japan that you feel driving along California\u2019s Pacific Coast Highway or the Icefields Parkway in the Canadian Rockies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jcation\u2019s mission is to share the charm of Japan with the world and make Japan the #1 travel destination. This mission is fueled by our passion for helping you create lifelong memories. Don\u2019t let small worries like toll cards or complex fees ruin your fun. Choose Jcation for a \u201cSafe, Simple, and Clear\u201d rental experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Book your rental car in Japan with Jcation today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-button red_ is-style-btn_normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/rentacar\" class=\"swell-block-button__link\"><span>Reserve Now<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For those used to driving in the United States or Canada, Japan\u2019s toll road system might seem a bit unique. However, once you understand how it works, road tripping though Japan becomes incredibly convenient and cost-effective. In this article, we explain everything North American residents need to know about \u201cETC\u201d (Electronic Toll Collection) when renting [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":29668,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[677],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29657","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-rent-a-car"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Is an &quot;ETC Card&quot; Essential for Renting a Car in Japan? System Differences and Smart Booking Tips for U.S. &amp; Canadian Travelers - Jcation Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Driving in Japan? Avoid toll gate stress by understanding the ETC system. Our guide for U.S. and Canadian travelers covers ETC card rentals, toll discounts, and why Jcation is the best choice for your Japanese road trip.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/rentacar-japan-northamerica-etc-guide\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Is an &quot;ETC Card&quot; Essential for Renting a Car in Japan? System Differences and Smart Booking Tips for U.S. &amp; Canadian Travelers - Jcation Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Driving in Japan? Avoid toll gate stress by understanding the ETC system. Our guide for U.S. and Canadian travelers covers ETC card rentals, toll discounts, and why Jcation is the best choice for your Japanese road trip.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/rentacar-japan-northamerica-etc-guide\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Jcation Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-05-15T06:48:55+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-05-18T02:33:06+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/USCAN3.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1024\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"538\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"michael-dunlop\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"michael-dunlop\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/rentacar-japan-northamerica-etc-guide\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/rentacar-japan-northamerica-etc-guide\/\",\"name\":\"Is an \\\"ETC Card\\\" Essential for Renting a Car in Japan? System Differences and Smart Booking Tips for U.S. &amp; Canadian Travelers - Jcation Blog\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/rentacar-japan-northamerica-etc-guide\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/rentacar-japan-northamerica-etc-guide\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/USCAN3.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-05-15T06:48:55+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-05-18T02:33:06+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/a3c008496347acd09c527db43c49be0a\"},\"description\":\"Driving in Japan? Avoid toll gate stress by understanding the ETC system. Our guide for U.S. and Canadian travelers covers ETC card rentals, toll discounts, and why Jcation is the best choice for your Japanese road trip.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/rentacar-japan-northamerica-etc-guide\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/rentacar-japan-northamerica-etc-guide\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/rentacar-japan-northamerica-etc-guide\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/USCAN3.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/USCAN3.jpg\",\"width\":1024,\"height\":538},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/rentacar-japan-northamerica-etc-guide\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"\u30db\u30fc\u30e0\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Is an &#8220;ETC Card&#8221; Essential for Renting a Car in Japan? System Differences and Smart Booking Tips for U.S. &amp; Canadian Travelers\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Jcation Blog\",\"description\":\"Your Guide to Renting a Car in Japan | Discover the Real Japan by Car\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/a3c008496347acd09c527db43c49be0a\",\"name\":\"michael-dunlop\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/40dc66a1564ac63302febe4cdcc9835bfbb34adc2caafd77e62b57283649d17c?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/40dc66a1564ac63302febe4cdcc9835bfbb34adc2caafd77e62b57283649d17c?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"michael-dunlop\"},\"url\":\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/author\/michael-dunlop\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Is an \"ETC Card\" Essential for Renting a Car in Japan? System Differences and Smart Booking Tips for U.S. &amp; Canadian Travelers - Jcation Blog","description":"Driving in Japan? Avoid toll gate stress by understanding the ETC system. Our guide for U.S. and Canadian travelers covers ETC card rentals, toll discounts, and why Jcation is the best choice for your Japanese road trip.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/rentacar-japan-northamerica-etc-guide\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Is an \"ETC Card\" Essential for Renting a Car in Japan? System Differences and Smart Booking Tips for U.S. &amp; Canadian Travelers - Jcation Blog","og_description":"Driving in Japan? Avoid toll gate stress by understanding the ETC system. Our guide for U.S. and Canadian travelers covers ETC card rentals, toll discounts, and why Jcation is the best choice for your Japanese road trip.","og_url":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/rentacar-japan-northamerica-etc-guide\/","og_site_name":"Jcation Blog","article_published_time":"2026-05-15T06:48:55+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-05-18T02:33:06+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1024,"height":538,"url":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/USCAN3.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"michael-dunlop","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"michael-dunlop","Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/rentacar-japan-northamerica-etc-guide\/","url":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/rentacar-japan-northamerica-etc-guide\/","name":"Is an \"ETC Card\" Essential for Renting a Car in Japan? System Differences and Smart Booking Tips for U.S. &amp; Canadian Travelers - Jcation Blog","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/rentacar-japan-northamerica-etc-guide\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/rentacar-japan-northamerica-etc-guide\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/USCAN3.jpg","datePublished":"2026-05-15T06:48:55+00:00","dateModified":"2026-05-18T02:33:06+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/a3c008496347acd09c527db43c49be0a"},"description":"Driving in Japan? Avoid toll gate stress by understanding the ETC system. Our guide for U.S. and Canadian travelers covers ETC card rentals, toll discounts, and why Jcation is the best choice for your Japanese road trip.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/rentacar-japan-northamerica-etc-guide\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/rentacar-japan-northamerica-etc-guide\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/rentacar-japan-northamerica-etc-guide\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/USCAN3.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/USCAN3.jpg","width":1024,"height":538},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/rentacar-japan-northamerica-etc-guide\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"\u30db\u30fc\u30e0","item":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Is an &#8220;ETC Card&#8221; Essential for Renting a Car in Japan? System Differences and Smart Booking Tips for U.S. &amp; Canadian Travelers"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/","name":"Jcation Blog","description":"Your Guide to Renting a Car in Japan | Discover the Real Japan by Car","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/a3c008496347acd09c527db43c49be0a","name":"michael-dunlop","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/40dc66a1564ac63302febe4cdcc9835bfbb34adc2caafd77e62b57283649d17c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/40dc66a1564ac63302febe4cdcc9835bfbb34adc2caafd77e62b57283649d17c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"michael-dunlop"},"url":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/author\/michael-dunlop\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29657","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29657"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29657\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29676,"href":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29657\/revisions\/29676"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29668"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29657"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29657"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29657"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}