6 Key Tips for Travel to Japan! 

Another good tip is to bring an empty plastic bag. There are absolutely no public trash cans. Your garbage is your own so keep a bag handy so you don't have to make your pockets or bag dirty.

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can you reload your pasmo/suica card using credit card?

Im going in February, but really nervous cause ill be going a day after my sister and cousin land and ill need to find them on my own.. is the public transit easy to use for a foreigner? Thank you!

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TLDR: do everything possible to not act like an American.

1) don't walk while eating/drinking, it's bad manners (edit: apparently this one is debatable, I saw a bunch of signs in markets saying not to eat/drink while walking, but locals are saying that's not a thing, so do what you want I guess) 2) if there's a restroom or garbage can, use it. You don't know when you'll see another one 3) you will need an IC card for every individual person if you're going to use it on trains/subways. I only got one and ended up having to manually buy tickets for my fiancé 4) waitstaff will not generally check in on you periodically like they do in America, you'll have to flag them down. Master the "sumimasen" and especially "okaike onegaishimasu," as otherwise you won't be leaving the restaurant in any timely manner until they notice you looking uncomfortable lol 5) double check the direction of travel of the train you're about to board. This may be obvious if you're used to public transportation, but I drive everywhere where I live and have basically never been on a train before going to Japan, so early in my trip I neglected to check the direction of travel and ended up going one stop in the wrong direction. No biggie, I just went back, but that leads me to the next tip: 6) if you ride the wrong direction, get off the train at the next stop but then get back on the platform heading the right direction rather than exiting the gates and getting a new ticket to come back in, if possible. I paid for a ticket unnecessarily because I didn't realize I could've just found my way to the other side of the tracks without exiting the gates and ridden back the direction I was heading on the ticket I already had. It only cost me like $2 extra, but it was annoying. I can probably come up with more if folks find these helpful, these were a lot of the ones I wish I could've known before I went

Personalize your passmo/metro card and keep it as a souvenir. You'll have the option to put your name on it, consider doing [your name] [year].

When I went to Japan a few years ago i tried using google lens on a seasoning at this curry restaurant & it came back as “construction worker” 🤣😅 Hopefully their tech is a little better now. You guys are definitely giving some good tips tho 👍

Things to worry about less than you think #1 food is going to be cheaper than you think, especially for US citizens good food in japan is on average 50% cheaper than good food in the U.S. #2 tipping is not expected and actually a little rude, so don't worry about tipping #3 the train lines are super easy to use, so while the metro cards (suica or welcome suica are great for travelers) are very practical and will save you a little money, if you don't want to have to figure the whole business with them out its not a huge deal. #4 Customs is WAY easier than the US or most countries, that's basically all on that #5 I see a ton of comments here talking about public trash cans or the lack thereof, don't worry to much about this in most major cities public trash cans may be sparce but are available near points of interest like parks, mueseums, shops and other areas, this may be a new change but in our trip we never had to carry garbage very far #6 walking and the metro are your two biggest forms of travel, there are very few locations in major cities that can't be reached within an hour on the metro and some walking taxis are super duper overpriced so be ready to go up and down stairs a lot

The hotels will help with reservations and holding stuff for you. I’d add that if you’re traveling to different areas, like from Tokyo to Kyoto, send your luggage first. The hotel will have an area for this and some hotels will take them to your room so they’re already up in your room when you arrive. It costs a little per bag, but it’s so convenient to travel without a bunch of luggage.

I see comments about how public restrooms are hard to find. It's actually not -- people use restrooms at convenient stores all the time. You don't have to pay or buy anything in the store. However, if you're uncomfortable with that, google a park or train station nearby. Some stations might have their restrooms inside the gate, but it's fine to ask the person at the window to use the restroom if it's an emergency. Speaking of restrooms, please allow yourself to experience the magic of Japanese bidet toilets. It's heaven ☺️

Another tip is wear COMFORTABLE shoes that are made for walking. I’ve traveled to Japan multiple times throughout my life and stick with shoes with a supportive arch/properly designed sole. Also leave the converse sneakers at home as the sole tends to be way too flat.

I just want her shoes! Thank God the 90's/2000's are back!!! I had those & wore them so much that by the time they became worn out to the core, I couldn't find them anywhere! Thanks for the vid!

I have visited Japan long ago. And yes, you need to wear comfortable walking shoes, and learn their metro system. The cab was too expensive for us (we are a group of 6), so we rely on trains. Always bring a plastic bag to keep your trash. Trash bins aren't always accessible in some areas.

I think the "lower your voice" is a standard for US Americans no? They're always so LOUD

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Tip: Learn some basic Japanese or learn the language before hand.

That first sushi chef (0:10) sure is easy on the eyes!

I would buy a rail pass 7,14or 21 day before l left the USA. Can be purchased at Japan embassy. Also you can get a list of hotels that are cheap as well. Make a reservation before leaving for Japan.

Try not to use google translate cause it can be inaccurate at times, some tend to use DeepL more often or, at times, there are people on youtube who teach basic japanese phrases as well

It would be better manners to take off your hat while eating. But I don't think that's specific to Japan. Perhaps it's more of class thing than culture.

Do they have forks for you. Or just chopsticks??

What other tips do you guys have for travel in Japan? :)

Just so you know, most locals live without carrying cash but travelers often don’t have the QR payment that’s popular in Japan. Sometimes the card machine isn’t actually for credit card but local IC cards (like transport ones or Eddy). So unless you can get QR payment service it’s better to have cash!

well now I know that I'm never going to Japan with my family case they are super loud.

Team Pasmo, there we go; it’s always suica this suica that haha

Grab a seat before you order your coffee

I heard that Google translate isn't that accurate for Japanese

Just wondering, in Tokyo, is it safe to leave more expensive shoes outside restaurants? Is it likely that nice shoes will get stolen?

Google translate is terrible a japanese Sayonara means Farewell so be aware that it may be wrong

Don't talk on your phone while you are using public transportation. If you are traveling by Shinkansen, you may talk on your phone at the area connecting cars. Talking on the phone on the bus or the train is a major no-no here.

Man, I lived in Japan for 2 years and I always see videos like this with the dumbest advice. But this has actual good advice, it's great!

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Google Translate rocks - in Thailand, and I'm sure that it works great in Japan

Suica is king

Also, definitely take your hat off indoors.

Even though I can’t travel to Japan (which I definitely do) I’m scared thinking about how I can’t be loud! Like I get loud when I’m with my friends (but if I’m with my family I’m usually a lot less talkative and loud) and I keep imagining the glares I would get from accidentally getting excited and raising my voice 😂😅

I want to see Japan so badly

Foreigners don’t lower their volumes and usually interrupt others (service people while they are helping others) which is really really rude

Any app recommendations ? Taxi ,

All these are great tips but I would also add Google Map, using google map on public transit schedule is super helpful.

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just study Japanese till 2026 and then go to Japan.

I wish ppl in Canada lowered their voice . Respect others what is that ? Well not in Canada anyways lol

Japan to still use cash as preference for such a technologically advance country is kind of weird.

You need to be a better slurper lol

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Where are your shoes from??

To add to the shoes thing. WEAR SOCKS. They do not like bare feet on tatami.

yea i keep hearing about this lower then i'm used to talking volume. What if i'm on my phone with my 95 year old granny that is starting to loose some of her hearing. I assume it would end up being fine in the end cus i hear they polite over there or at least fiarly understading but i would still feel like a elephant in a chinashop so to speak. Well that and also cus i'm 2 meters tall or about 6'5 and a half.

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Dont go in summer. Its unbeatably hot and ac isnt even that cool

issuing Pasmo temporally suspended due to a global shortage of semi conductor

What’s a PASMO card, I only know icoca😔

Number one tip. Don’t commit crimes or look suspicious. Japan has over a 99% conviction rate, with steep penalties.

Bruh the Japanese are loud Af in the trains and restaurants when we were there

Love your shoes too! 😍

Translation is key number 1 as it is gonna be pain

I’m really lucky i bring my headphones around with me ALOT because if I don’t, I’m pretty sure id be kicked out…

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Where’s your bucket hat from?

About how much money would I need for a week

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Where do you get the pasmo card ?! We go on Dec 😍😍

How much should a pasmo card be loaded with

Another good tip is don't take taxis lol

Also, use a bathroom when you get a chance to use one! Public bathrooms are often hard to find, almost as hard to find as rubbish bins!

I'm glad i can speak Japanese even not so fluent. (Sorry, i'm not very good in grammar so....)

Looking very nice!!😊

Bayashi??

She’s gorgeous ❤

How do you convert dollars to yen? Can you go to any ATM? Can I use Apple Pay? Are their exchanges at airports?

Will my American card work at a Japanese ATM?? Does it just convert it like that?

wow you can ask a hotel concierge to do their job? Mind blown!

I felt attacked by the handsomeness of that chef

Google translate is pretty bad at Japanese 😂 maybe don’t try that. Just look up some common phrases online.

great tips! Thank you!

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Cash is king for avoiding taxes

the removal of shoes confuses me doesn't everyone remove their shoes at home anyway?

I have a tip . Have Japanese friends

I like your shoes :)

Every one is so much more chill am buy a house in the mountain and chill 😊

In Japan we rn

Can I please know where you got those shoes? 🥰

Do you have to make a reservation before going into a restaurant? What if I see a nice one and just wanna go spontaneously? 🥺

No need to have cash on u. Everything can be paid by card. Groceries, vending machines, subway, train everything Or you can add suica card in your apple wallet

1 Key Rule: Just don’t do the opposite of what a regular person would do. This applies for any country really

Don’t say ichi when asking for an object or thing say hitotsu saying ichi makes your sound like a kid

So what's the protocol if you have custom shoes to correct for a medical disability and need them to walk safetly. Amputations, missing parts of your feet or legs, one leg shorter than the other and so forth?

It is actually considered good manners to slurp while eating in japan :)

Additionally, you look Asian (looking Japanese) they don’t believe you are not able to speak Japanese. They don’t rly know some Asian people have grown up overseas lmao

Is pasmo accepted more widely than IC?

Love your shoes! ❤

I want to go to a Japanese 711 so bad 😩

Most boots in Asia have zipper on the side to facilitate how much you take it on and off. They are great so you don’t have to resort to low cut slip-on stuff in cold winter places.