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*General Advices Tokyo

15 Reviews We packed all we needed for 4 weeks in Japan into a single large wheeled backpack each. The idea was great and way better than if we had more than a single bag but on a humid hot night in Tokyo after...

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Rain Gear Tokyo

3 Reviews If your in Japan make sure bags or luggages you buy are seam sealed and the zips are waterproof. Weather in Japan especially in the monsoon season could rain at anytime without warning and at a...

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Expense Tokyo

2 Reviews CASH and LOTS of it!! I was actually here 'on business', had to pick up some papers, so I wasn't looking at buying much. But as it was my first time, I just decided to turn the rest of the day into a...

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Knowledge Tokyo

5 Reviews Make sure to get a small pocket Japanese-English dictionary if you are travelling in Japan. Most of the people living in the province or the outskirts of Japan don't speak English at all! The map is...

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Just In Case... Tokyo

3 Reviews During WW2 d-day landings it is said that condoms provided for British soldiers were marked "XXL - British troops only". This was a rather obvious morale-boosting initiative. Quite what the Americans...

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Luggage, Flip-Flops, Wet-Wipes and Hershey's

by SubieQ

If you can't lift it all while standing on your tip-toes, you've brought too much: Japanese public transportation can be extremely crowded and luggage-rack space is limited. Bring as few luggage pieces as possible. I brought a hiking backpack and found it to be a life-saver. Wrinkle-Free Clothing Saves the Day:Bring wrinkle-free clothing made from Rayon on your trip to Japan and save the hassle of searching for an iron!Plastic flip-flop style sandals are great for wearing into showers, outdoor public places, and "around the house." They are quick-drying for those rainy days. Bring pre-moistened wipes for your face and hands. Japanese restrooms often do not have ANY paper in them. You will find it quite handy to pack both wet and dry napkins in your everyday gear. Bring small chocolates made in America to hand out to Japanese citizens who help you out with directions. They light up...

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by ClareyD

Try to keep luggage as small and light as possible especially if you are planning to travel around a lot as it can get very crowded on the trains. Trying to catch a train to the airport during rush hour in Tokyo with a backpack is not advisable. Shoes that are easy to slip on and off can be handy especially if you are planning to visit lots of temples where you are required to take your shoes off at the entrance or go clothes shopping where you need to take your shoes off when you go into the changing rooms. The Japanese don't really use deodorant so be sure to bring some with you, especially useful for those hot, sticky days. In addition try not to forget to bring painkillers as the ones in Japan tend to be very weak and expensive. Cash - Japan is a cash based society. You have to pay for almost everything with cash and finding an atm that takes an international visa card outside of...

How to read the signs

by Maline

Do bring a little hand book/charts of the syllabaries of Katakana and Hiragana. That way you can do a bit of studying, and if you need to, it'll help you read some signs. And a regular travel dictionary is of course always handy. See also my Tokyo page..!In the picture are the names Katakana (top) and Hiragana(under) written in their respective syllabaries by me :-)

Check list before you go

by Maline

If you are western, chances are high that clothes and shoes for sale in Japan will be on the small side. I am a European 38, but if you are bigger, then don't count on finding a lot of clothes in Japan.Umbrellas are for sale everywhere in Japan, and there are quite reasonably priced. Japan is a country abundant in pharmacies, so if you are in need of medical off the counter supplies or toiletries you needn't worry. However, do bear in mind that the knowledge of English in Japan is pretty rudimentary, and explaining what items you need can be hard if you don't speak Japanese! This is of course for sale in Japan. But as with all electronic equipment, be careful if buying since standards often differ between countries . A small portable radio and a mini flashlight can be good to bring in case you should be the victim of an earthquake. See my warnings and dangers tips for more info on...

Bring ALL Medication That You Will Need!!

by tigerjapan

Any, but if travelling by JR trains in peak-hour remember to take off your backpack before getting on the train. In summer, a light raincoat.In winter, very warm clothes.(Summer has the rainy season and in winter it snows) Tampons and Condoms - Trust me... bring them!All your medication that you will need. You DO NOT want to have to try and get medication in Japan.Hayfever sufferers should bring pills if travelling in the weeks leading up to or during spring.

Travel light

by yumyum

There is not much space on the shinkansen trains for big luggage, so it may be better to have a small trolley and a small backpack. Also as there are mostly smaller lockers available and big ones are quite rare. Locker prices start from Yen 300, depending on the size. No need to bring slippers. They are provided everywhere. If staying in youth hostels, each one I've been to provided body soap and shampoo in the bath and most provide a hair dryer too. European have to be aware that the plugs for the rechargers are different in Japan. I just bought batteries for my time in Japan. When hostelling, you need your own towel and you may want to bring your own sheet as often there is only one sheet provided and a pillow case but sometimes no sheets at all.

If you plan to get laid in Japan....

by PolishChick

I was hesitant for a long time whether to put up this tip or not, but after the horror I`d been through I decided to do it and save you some trouble! If you plan to get laid in Japan, bring your own condoms. I`m really really really serious!!! Not only are the Japanese ones VERY expensive, but also weird and.....small. Trust me on that one and don`t ask why! ;-)

Bring your own medicine!!!

by PolishChick

I would strongly recommed you bring your own medicine with. Medicine is not so hard to get, but it`s very expensive and it doesn`t always work for foreigners. I believe this is due to different immunity systems...Even if you go to Japan in the summer, bring the medicine you usually take for a cold. Japan is really hot and humid in the summer and all the places are air-conditioned. So sometimes you go from the hot outside to a very cold inside. This turned out to be very bad for both mine and my Chilean friend`s body and both of us caught a cold. Not only was the Japanese medicine not working for us (even when we took twice as much as we should have), but it was radicolously expensive. So bring your own with and you won`t have a problem!

Travel Light

by Varu

When it comes to traveling anywhere it is recommend you travel as lightly as you can. I learned this the hard way. If you look over the other tips on packing to Japan they recommend packing light. I wished I did because lugging around a large suitcase through train stations where some had no elevator can be a pain in the ass because you have to lug it up several flights of stairs.

Women's Clothing Sizes

by misodiva

The largest size women's clothing I found was a 10 at several of the stores. I needed an extra pair of pants and went to Uniqlo and bought men's. So if you are larger than a 10 don't expect to find it there.

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Bring your own medicine!!!

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