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Before & during

Links, apps, rules and what to bring

Before we go

Disposable cameras

Get cameras from Kitamura Camera (24 hour printing). One per category:

  • 1. Nice
  • 2. Tragedy/Funny
  • 3. Nature vs Skyscraper
  • 4. "Only in Japan"
  • 5. Pics with other people
  • 6. Food

Rules to follow

  • No tippingThis is rude
  • Don't jaywalk
  • Take rubbish homeBringing poop bags
  • Take the receipt up to the till to payTable paying isn't a thing
  • Don't show shoulders or cleavage
  • Don't go with promoters or street sellers!

Apps to download

  • TabelogFood rating app. Anything with a score of 3.5+ is going to be excellent.
  • KlookBooked experiences and some transport
  • Smart EXBook the bullet train, but you need an account. Easier to use Klook.
  • YamatoLuggage transfer
  • Google Maps
  • Google TranslateWith Japanese downloaded
  • Stamp QuestFinding all the stamps
  • GOUber for Japan
  • LuupElectric scooters
  • SuicaTransport card (Apple only)
  • UniqloThey have water filling stations
  • LINELots of discounts
  • FlushShows all public toilets
  • PaykeTranslation, shows what's in products, and has discounts

Flight survival kit

Wear joggers, t-shirt, jumper.

  • Sliders
  • Pants + socks
  • Compression socks
  • Neck pillow
  • Eye mask
  • Footrest
  • Layers/blanket
  • Passport
  • Cash
  • Itinerary
  • Notebook + pen
  • Snacks
  • Water
  • Cards
  • Book
  • Headphones
  • Films and TV downloaded
  • Power bank
  • Charging cables
  • Adaptor
  • Phone stand
  • Deodorant
  • Lip balm
  • Moisturiser
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Face wipes
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Paracetamol
  • Salt tablets
  • Plasters + waterproof
  • Poop bags for rubbish