First-Time Tips– category –
Photo: chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsThe things that trip up first-timers: cash, etiquette, safety, what to pack and what to skip.
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First Time in Japan: Tips for a Calm, Smooth Trip
Choose three base cities for a 14-day trip to stop hotel-hopping. Avoid the national Japan Rail Pass unless you travel every day. Use local IC cards on yo… -
Japan Packing List: What to Bring and What to Leave Home
Every guidebook suggests you bring a massive suitcase filled with “just in case” outfits to handle Japan’s varying weather.
