Japan 2024: Everything I would want to know before the trip!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 มิ.ย. 2024
- Planning a trip to Japan in 2024 or 2025? In this video I share all the tips and knowledge I would want to know before flying to Tokyo. From transportation, like the bullet train or shinkansen, to how easy is it to stay hydrated or find public restrooms. Also included are the experiences you should NOT miss when visiting Japan, like onsen or staying at a Ryokan. I hope you enjoy!!
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Fabulous video. I hosted Japanese exchange students for three years and loved the experience, always wanted to go and visit them. I hope I get to as they are the nicest, most polite and healthy minded people on earth.
I loved my trip to Japan, 3yrs ago. My daughter studied Japanese in college and she helped us navigate dear train system and helped me communicate and also help me with the coins. We visited Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. It was a wonderful trip. Unfortunately, for us, we did not pack with carry-on only. our luggage had to stay at the back of the train, and at one time it rolled all the way down the aisles. Good thing my husband help us navigate all the stairs. I love the toilets, and hopefully one day I will install a Japanese toilet, right now I just have the little bidet system. Did Japanese people were very friendly and helpful. Once in the subway, we were very lost and a lovely Japanese lady help us navigate the subway . It was a wonderful experience and I hopefully one day will do it again during cherry blossoms season.
Regarding trash. People from Japan have told me, you take your trash with you, and you dispose of it correctly at home, for recycling. So, you don’t have to finish at the vending machine, but you’ll need to have a bag with you to put it in.
Also, there is a HUGE fine for littering and picking up after your dog is included. You will see very few dogs in the city but if you are lucky enough to see one do their business you will see the owner using a cleaning solution to clean the area.
I lived in Japan for two years (1989-1991) and absolutely LOVED it! Such a beautiful country, and wonderful people. I am glad to hear that the way they always seemed so honored and appreciative of a foreigner trying to speak Japanese has not changed, all these decades later. It was one of the things I really loved about the Japanese people. I found it hard to practice Japanese though, because as soon as you spoke Japanese, they were drawn to you, and then wanted to practice their English. Admittedly, their English was always much better than my Japanese. 🤣
One other tip - never, ever, ever pass food with your chopsticks. I was told, way back then, that it was really taboo, because when they clean the family tombs during Obon, chopsticks are used to pass the bones, and also they use chopsticks to put cremated remains into an urn.
Excellent review of "need to know" information often overlooked regarding everyday protocols for transportation,restaurants, using bathrooms. Speaking of the latter, ladies always carry small packets of tissue in your person. Restrooms often don't supply. And, beware of western toilets v the squat over a hole version in ladies rooms. Not a joke. Going in late September for 2 months- interior to northeast coast.
Happy travelling to everyone. PS: English not commonly spoken in rural, countryside, coastal or interior communities. Google translate to the rescue!
Good pointers! I will say I never ran into an issue of no toilet paper available and only encountered one squat toilet and that was at a trailhead for a hike. But, its always good to be prepared...have to do that here in the US more than I'd like too! 😊
P.S. I LOVE your videos. I think my favorite so far is you sitting in the floor getting rid of unnecessary travel paraphernalia. 😂
Suica can be added to iPhone wallet without using the app. Super easy and can be reloaded with most US credit cards
Good to know! That was not an option they gave on their website. Thanks for sharing 😊
use the JR rail pass calculator. Unless you are planning to bullet train your way all over the 4 big islands I think you will find you come in under the pass threshold, even with the green car reserved tickets (which are totally worth it)
Well, seems like you learned at least two words! Such a great video. I hope you get over 1 million views for all of this info.
I'm heading to Japan in July. Not looking forward to the heat and humidity! Thanks for the tips!
I was just in Japan last month. They told me they don't give our Suica cards anymore. I had to use the online option.
I'm so glad I found your channel. I just subscribed
I’m going in fall, thank you for always giving such great tips!
So excited for you, such an amazing place 😊
Thank you! Headed there in October
Nice video for the Tips on TH-cam. To much to know love your video ❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍👍
The rail pass price increased for non-locals by more than 70% October 2023. It might not be worth it to get one.
Thank you so much for sharing! I loved every minute and learned a few things. Makes me want to go there.😊
You should! One of my favorite travel destinations ever. Can't wait to return 😊
I am going to Japan in a week. So excited. Thank you for your videos, very helpful!
Yay!! You're going to love it 😊
Love your informative videos. I just got back from Barcelona. Are the mini rvs automatic of 5speed?
No, thank goodness! I don't think I would have been able to drive a stick with my opposite hand, LOL! It was super easy to drive around and that little RV trip in the Nagano area was definitely one of the highlights of the vacation 😊
Regular Sucia card is good for ten years after last use
Have you considered using the WISE APP and card for currency?