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*General Advices   Tokyo

*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

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

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

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

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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by Adeline_Foo

Bring some warm clothings if you visit Japan in the Spring. When I was there, the weather was very nice. Sunny yet windy. But the weather can change suddenly especially at night where it can get very windy & cold. I remembered there was one night where the temperature was only 9 degree!!! Jackets, jumper and sweaters needed. Also, bring lots of clean socks as shoes are customarily removed at some Japanese restaurants, temples or shrines and Japanese private homes Carry handkerchiefs or small packs of paper tissues as many restaurants do not provide napkins, only the 'oshibori' hand towel

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by cosmopolit

as I always travel light (ca 12-13kg) handluggage only I'm not much help. should you decide to go in spring april, one should take some stuff to keep you warm at night and early in the morning as the mountains are quite high. Japanese inns usually have single glazing and thin walls and of course NO central heating. Fleece or cashmere is perfect. japanese translation of your prescription...

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by timtrina

If visiting Japan in June, July (Summer time), be sure to pack an umbrella. This is the rainy season, and although it's very humid (unbelievably so), the rain just doesn't seem to stop.Winter up in the Toyama region can be freezing with Snow on the Alps. Tokyo's winter is a little more like Sydney's weather (Australia).

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by doronjyo

Something large enough to hold one weeks clothes try not to take to much. Also make sure the suitcase is not to heavy or akward to caarry. There is no law in Japan requiring that public places have handicap facilites therefore there is a good chance you will have to carry your bag up stairs in the train stations which can become very crowded. An umbrella or poncho especially in the first few months of the year which tends to be the rain season. Also a pair of sandals is a good idea because it will get tiring putting your shoes on and off constantly. Sandals are much more convient. Any camera works. If you have a digital camera with recharge batteries make sure you take an adapter with you Japans electric outlets are a different size from ours. You can buy the adapters for about 1 or 2 dollars in most hardware stores.

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by Andrei222

If you are visiting several cities for about two weeks, I suggest that you limit yourself to one large bag--with wheels--and one carry on; the same goes for a companion. Unless on a kanko, you will have to wheel that luggage on subways, escalators and on busy city sidewalks. Although dry cleaners are plentiful in every city, laundromats are not, so unless you will be staying at a friend's home, bring enough underwear and socks (and large plastic bag for dirty clothes) to last the trip. If you go during mild weather--in May, for instance, when days and nights are warm/cool, all you will need is one light suit jacket over your clothing. By the way, except for college people on their way to or from school, most Nihonjin dress up in public. Concerning drugs--generic, over the counter, prescribed or otherwise--check with customs bulletins because if a Nihonjin customs official does not...

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by jingle

A Japanese dictionary. I carried one wif me even tho i had attended a 9-month Japanese Language course 1 year b4 I went to Japan. I still can't converse except some greetings...sigh...but the japanese dictionary will help sometimes just to get some simple things done. Many in Japan I encountered does not speak English.

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by Erdoboy

Don't expect to find shoes or sock that will fit you. Shoes pretty much stop at the 27 cm size.If you are on the larger side you wont find much to meet your needs.Even the 'Large' sizes are maybe for a smallish high school boy. BRING Deoderant and shave cream. You wont find them here in a form that you will be willing to use.Also I would recomend cold medicine and the like as interpreting the local concoctions is very difficult. There are plenty of KUSURI or Drug stores/ Chemists but none of them speak a lick of English. Also if you 'NEED' floride toothpaste, or a good plaque brand, bring your own. After a floride scare in some years ago, it is impossible to tell which pastes have what. No need to bring anything but your camera. Japan, as the largest supplier of photo goods in the world has got everything you will want. If you are like me and love to use Kodachrome, you may want to...

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by mdchachi

As always when travelling, comfortable walking shoes are a must. In Japan, especially, shoes that are easy to get in and out of will make your life much easier because you will have to remove your shoes when entering temples, shrines, traditional inns & restaurants and private homes. I always kept my shoe laces loose enough to slip in and out of my shoes. However, the no-lace walking shoes which are popular these days would be perfect for a trip in Japan.This picture was found at www.zappos.com

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by moremaga

Where comfortable shoes for walking during the day and maybe a nice pair for going out in at night. Tokyo is a very expensive city, bring lots of money!At least from the USA it's easy to use your debit card at the banks to withdraw money. This works out nicely because your bank at home will automatically calculate the exchange rate for you and you have instant money an no need to carry a lot of travellers checks or large amounts of cash. (sorry, had to put in another car pic (nissan s-15 sylvia)

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by SirRichard

SOUVENIRSThere are 2 souvenirs every tourist buys:Sake: Typical rice liquor, available in supermarkets and also sold at a shop in the train station at Narita airport if you finally forget!Kimonos: Made from silk traditionally but you can also get cotton. The silk ones carry a significant price premium. Up to $10,000 (US) and more.A good place for souvenirs is the Oriental Bazaar on Omote Sando, or the market in Asakusa temple. Ginza is the place for general shopping at big department stores.

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