Many important items missing from this video: 1. Bug repellant (which is typically not sold at convenient stores), especially for summer 2. Deodorant for Caucasians and mixed race people. East asians generally don't need it and it is not easy to find in Japan. 3. Sunscreen - Lots of sunscreen products in Japan have skin-whitening agents, which are not always desired 4. Body lotion/moisturizer - My experience in visiting Japan is that only Ryokan and very high-end hotels provide body lotion (as well as various skin and hair products); hotels do not. In the USA hand cream and/or body lotion are usually available in mid-tier, business hotels so I was a bit surprised they were missing from most hotels in Japan. 5. A VISA credit card with no transaction fees. My experience is that Mastercard is sometimes not usable. Important items to walk around with, but can easily be bought in Japan after you arrive: 1. a hand towel and hand sanitizer. It's not uncommon to find bathrooms in Japan with no way to dry your hands and some bathrooms don't even have soap. 2. an eco bag or two. Collapsible reusable bags that take up very little space when not in use. 3. eSim (Airalo is crap in Hokkaido & has okay coverage in touristy areas of Honshu; Ubigi is good almost everywhere) or physical data sim card Also, there is another big reason to carry cash in Japan. If you plan to do a lot of walking and shopping, cash is often necessary to take advantage of coin lockers.
thanks, interesting suggestions.. I have some questions: in many business hotel chains I have seen comprehensive reviews and they always show the basica amenities are provided (soap, shampoo, body lotion, hair comb, toothbrush and tooth paste, etc...) Does Ubigi have an "internationa number global plan" (it means it also offers a phone number which is reachable in Japan and whic can make phonecalls) as Airalo does? I have read almost everywhere that Mastercards are to be preferred while withdrawing cash from ATMs,, did U experience issues? Lastly: aren't the vast majority nowadays of coin lockers useable with IC cards such as SUICA and others?
To me, power adaptor and portable chargers are the most important. I used them daily. When we were travelling in Japan, majority of the time, we used cash, however, we still brought a Mastercard and a AE as we used credit to pay for hotel. We didn't bring too much clothes, as the hotel we were staying had washing machine and dryers. Good info. Thanks
I've also heard that you don't need to pack excess clothes, especially t-shirts. Many hotels have coin laundry that includes both washing machines and dryers. Some even have detergent included. If you're a sweaty guy like me, this will come in handy because I'll end up changing shirts twice a day and alleviates the need to have 30 shirts for a 15-day trip. I'll also opt in for a sling-bag because I'll be carrying a camera with me along with a stabiliser and extra lenses. It's not as bulky as a backpack, can be worn in the front easily and it distributes the weight evenly.
@@AnchalinAmador some have exchange machines with terrible rates, but no. They operate with 100yen coins. Since we all need to have cash, you might need to spare 400 to 600 yen for washing and drying.
@@andrepaiva6654 If you don't have it included, yes. I think most oversea flights have 2 pieces of larger luggage included. It's just easier and safe to handle than having an empty suitcase to check in and carry around when you arrive 😄
Hi, nice video!!! Under number 3, maybe, You wanted to say "powerbank" instead of "portable charger" because nowadays all mobile phone chargers are "portable" (and able to be connected to any tension from 100 v to 220 v)...🙂 Lastly: it could help a more in-depth "tutorial" of what to carry in your small bag as shown at 05:29 ...
Wherever you will go by plane I recommand to bring something to get your luggage weight...cause you might be surprised after guyings stuffs at the end ^^
In the first two minutes he said the climate changes a lot depending on which part of Japan you visit and to research the temperature and climate of the area you will be staying in at the time. 2:16
Depends where you’re from , I found being out in Tokyo , the temp has been more warmer compared to the the US. ( I’m from the Northeast in Pennsylvania). I found myself sweating a lot and dressed lighter compared to the natives 😅
Many important items missing from this video:
1. Bug repellant (which is typically not sold at convenient stores), especially for summer
2. Deodorant for Caucasians and mixed race people. East asians generally don't need it and it is not easy to find in Japan.
3. Sunscreen - Lots of sunscreen products in Japan have skin-whitening agents, which are not always desired
4. Body lotion/moisturizer - My experience in visiting Japan is that only Ryokan and very high-end hotels provide body lotion (as well as various skin and hair products); hotels do not. In the USA hand cream and/or body lotion are usually available in mid-tier, business hotels so I was a bit surprised they were missing from most hotels in Japan.
5. A VISA credit card with no transaction fees. My experience is that Mastercard is sometimes not usable.
Important items to walk around with, but can easily be bought in Japan after you arrive:
1. a hand towel and hand sanitizer. It's not uncommon to find bathrooms in Japan with no way to dry your hands and some bathrooms don't even have soap.
2. an eco bag or two. Collapsible reusable bags that take up very little space when not in use.
3. eSim (Airalo is crap in Hokkaido & has okay coverage in touristy areas of Honshu; Ubigi is good almost everywhere) or physical data sim card
Also, there is another big reason to carry cash in Japan. If you plan to do a lot of walking and shopping, cash is often necessary to take advantage of coin lockers.
thanks, interesting suggestions.. I have some questions:
in many business hotel chains I have seen comprehensive reviews and they always show the basica amenities are provided (soap, shampoo, body lotion, hair comb, toothbrush and tooth paste, etc...)
Does Ubigi have an "internationa number global plan" (it means it also offers a phone number which is reachable in Japan and whic can make phonecalls) as Airalo does?
I have read almost everywhere that Mastercards are to be preferred while withdrawing cash from ATMs,, did U experience issues?
Lastly: aren't the vast majority nowadays of coin lockers useable with IC cards such as SUICA and others?
To me, power adaptor and portable chargers are the most important. I used them daily.
When we were travelling in Japan, majority of the time, we used cash, however, we still brought a Mastercard and a AE as we used credit to pay for hotel.
We didn't bring too much clothes, as the hotel we were staying had washing machine and dryers.
Good info. Thanks
I've also heard that you don't need to pack excess clothes, especially t-shirts. Many hotels have coin laundry that includes both washing machines and dryers. Some even have detergent included. If you're a sweaty guy like me, this will come in handy because I'll end up changing shirts twice a day and alleviates the need to have 30 shirts for a 15-day trip. I'll also opt in for a sling-bag because I'll be carrying a camera with me along with a stabiliser and extra lenses. It's not as bulky as a backpack, can be worn in the front easily and it distributes the weight evenly.
Do hotels have coins machines that we can buy coins?
@@AnchalinAmador some have exchange machines with terrible rates, but no. They operate with 100yen coins. Since we all need to have cash, you might need to spare 400 to 600 yen for washing and drying.
At 5:03 there are some nice views of Budapest, Hungary. (in black and white).
Put a smaller suitcase into a bigger suitcase. Then you have another completely empty suitcase for you to fill with all kinds of stuff from Japan 😄
It's a good idea but probably you will have to pay for that extra bag in your return flight.
@@andrepaiva6654 If you don't have it included, yes. I think most oversea flights have 2 pieces of larger luggage included. It's just easier and safe to handle than having an empty suitcase to check in and carry around when you arrive 😄
Planning a family short trip to Osaka on January for Jax’s birthday, we’re so excited. Arigatou Gozaimasu. 🙏🏼
Thank you for your comment!!!!!
Hi, nice video!!!
Under number 3, maybe, You wanted to say "powerbank" instead of "portable charger" because nowadays all mobile phone chargers are "portable" (and able to be connected to any tension from 100 v to 220 v)...🙂
Lastly: it could help a more in-depth "tutorial" of what to carry in your small bag as shown at 05:29 ...
That’s very interesting, I can learn a lot from you!
Thank you for sharing your video
💄 Amazing kit!
Can you please cover what medicines are not allowed to bring to Japan? Thank you!😊
Okay!! I’ll make it😊
I loved the video, I have a question though, what about cleaning clothes? Is it common for hostels to have washing machines?
Most hostels and hotels have laundry machines, so there is no need to worry about cleaning your clothes!!
Wherever you will go by plane I recommand to bring something to get your luggage weight...cause you might be surprised after guyings stuffs at the end ^^
How about summer in japan. We are travelling in 18 days
It is crazy hot! In particular, this year is said to be 3°C hotter than usual😭
Travel compression bags will be a must, to reduce weight.
to be exact it reduce size but not weight
Reduce weight XD and excess weight is going where, to other dimension? XD
How about during cold season.. im planning to go japan in November..
Is it really cold.. or moderate cold😅
In the first two minutes he said the climate changes a lot depending on which part of Japan you visit and to research the temperature and climate of the area you will be staying in at the time. 2:16
Depends where you’re from , I found being out in Tokyo , the temp has been more warmer compared to the the US. ( I’m from the Northeast in Pennsylvania). I found myself sweating a lot and dressed lighter compared to the natives 😅
Thank you brother / thanks for information / now I'm in Japan / happy to visit Japan ❤❤❤
Is it okay carrying with me tee from My country and bring it with me in japanese airport is it okay tee and medicine and shampoo?
I think tea and shampoo can be brought in Japan, but I don't know the details either, so you should check the Japanese government website.
nooooo you opened an umbrella indoors, the superstition
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