What It’s REALLY Like to Travel Japan in 2025

We spent 7 days exploring Japan and its different regions including Tokyo, Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, and Mount Fuji! We were shocked by some of the differences in culture and we're giving you the top 29 things to know before you go to Japan as an American so you can have a smooth and budget-friendly journey!

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Video Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro to Japan
0:30 Best Time to Visit Japan
1:44 Japan International Airports
2:52 Japan Entry Requirements
3:13 Is Japan Safe?
3:56 Japanese Yen
4:15 Cash or Credit Card in Japan
4:49 ATM/Foreign Transaction Fees
5:24 Pasmo Passport
5:49 Japan VAT Tax
6:40 Tipping in Japan
7:02 Where to Stay in Japan
7:41 Japan Storage Lockers
8:24 Public Transportation
8:44 Ubers in Japan
8:55 JR Pass
9:49 Domestic Flights
10:15 Offline Maps
10:50 International Driving Permit
11:23 Driving in Japan
11:39 Punctuality in Japan
12:10 Transportation Etiquette
12:34 Jaywalking in Japan
13:08 Crowds in Japan
13:31 No Bags on the Floor
13:45 Japan Payment Trays
14:20 Eating and Walking
14:35 Public Garbage
14:42 Remove Shoes
14:50 Japanese Bidet
15:13 Japanese Food
16:22 Cafes in Japan
16:40 Convenience Stores
17:07 Translate App
17:32 Order with Kiosk
18:09 Reservations in Japan
19:06 Japanese Outlet Plug
19:30 Universal Studios Japan
20:05 Where to Go in Japan

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