❤️Get my FREE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO JAPAN HERE buildyourmoxie.com 🇯🇵Get my Tokyo 10+ Day Itinerary Guide & Tips here🇯🇵 buildyourmoxie.com/shop 🤗FREE TRAVEL BUDGET & PLANNER! Download here: www.buildyourmoxie.com/ My gift to you for happy travels! This is one of my favorite tools I created for planning and budgeting for my trips, and I wanted to share it with you. Enjoy! 🙋🏻♀️Be sure to read the pop up texts as there are little info nuggets that may be helpful! P.S. This RUclips link here covers the FULL original video of some options regarding Wifi, Luggage, how to get from the airport to your hotel, and Japan Rail Pass. Be sure to read the description box for the most recent updates! ruclips.net/video/xyJYmZauE68/видео.html Love, Erica 🥰
1 thing in the manners/eating section, a lot of restaurants are really small in Japan and have really long lines, people over there don't stay seated talking after finishing eating, if you see around you, almost everyone eats and then leaves right away. Since some places are so small is courtesy and pretty much common to leave right away so you free the seats for the next people. Chances are you are not going to be told to leave, at least not right away, but you will get weird looks. There are some exceptions of course, family restaurants tend to have way more seating and people take their time on those ones.
Yes! So true! It’s like ramen places are “fast food” in a way but way better than our “fast food” lol. People stare at the people not leaving. It’s great! We loved it! I also love that some of the ramen places that have heavy broth give you the paper bib aprons! 😎
I just came back from a one week trip to Japan. I stayed in Tokyo and did not need much money at all. Places either accepted card and also you can use your Suica card on your iPhone and pay for the things. I honestly can’t recall a single place we went and had to have cash but just to be safe bring some cash with you. If you are staying in Tokyo, I highly doubt you will need $200 a day in cash
Quick tip to make reading a possibility, learn Katakana. Almost every word you you come into contact with in Katakana will be an English loan word, so just knowing that will make it a lot easier to figure things out. Good example, coin locker is コインロッカー(koin rokka), beer is ビール(biiru) etc.
i have friends from Taiwan that basically just pay for airtickets, and bring only their passport card and mobile with them (dont worry ur mobile phone can be suica and credit card), then first thing they do is go buy a suitcase from doki and then go shopping and eating, stuffing their newly brought suitcase with lots of items, go back to Taiwan, sell their suitcase (yes for a profit). Arrive early in the morning and leave on the last flight out of Japan. even if u wish to stay longer than a day u can buy clothing and almost everything u need there, except medications which they might not have. if u dont know where to get things just enter any convience stall , don don doki, cosmo u will find 90% of things u need. oh ya reminder do not check out with the auto gates at the airport because u will need a stamp to get tax refunds. also unlike many countries u cannot use a photo copy of ur passport in japan, u need to use original but do take a pic of ur passport just in case. language will not be a barrier because 1/4 of japanese word look like mandarin, 1/4 of them sounds like english, so basically you can already made up 1/2 the words even if u do not understand japanese, the couple with some hand puppeting, dancing and google translate u should be no problem. Also do carry more cash than u expected because there are many shops in japan that do not accept visa and master, only diners and jcb. Also many payments that work in USA such as flashpay or watever might not work in japan, they have their own system. Also not eveything from the drink vending machine in japan are drinkable , because they do sell soap in drink vending machine, and also soy sauce and dashi sauce. dont be the next person that end up in japan clinic after you drunk a whole bottle of soy sauce that u brought from a vending machine. Also if ur digestion is bad i suggest u carry with you fibre supplements because most japan meals tend to lack veges and even if they have are mostly root veges which tend to lack fibre. Also if for some reason u cannot eat alcohol or beef then pls ask because many of the sauces have alcohol and beef. also do not insist on english menu because sometime there are less items there and at certain time it might be more expensive. if u cant understand japanese, just randomly point at a few item that add up to ur budget, dont worry if it is on the menu, its edible. or usually they will put an icon like a star or chef hat beside, which means its good lol. also japanese do learn english at school so they can actually understand basic english but are not confidence to use or say.
when eating, i think "gochisousama deshita" makes more sense to say vs "arigtatou gosaismasu" (same manners, but this is a "thank you" specific to the meal. i think you could follow up with the extra thank you at the end when exiting maybe. this is what i observed when living in japan for some years.
@tikifiki you only say “Gochisou sama deshita” or casually “Gouchisousama” to your table and to the person paying for the meal not the staff, saying Arigato to them is just weird as well, I know this is a strange concept to us westerners but you simply walk out. I guess an acceptable phrase to say at the end of a meal would be “Onaka Ippai” which means “I’m so full” this is just something you would say out loud at your table another good tip is if you’re unsure of what to have on the menu you can ask the staff when ordering “Osusume wa Nandesu ka” this means “what do you recommend?” You can often try new exciting things this way also when eating at night especially at a Izakaya you can say “Toriaezu Bi-Ru” which means “let’s start with beer” that way you get “Kanpai” out of the way and move on to ordering food it’s sort of a unwritten rule and definitely more prominent in Tokyo then anywhere else but still very fun honestly shouting “Sumimasen” and having staff coming running to take your order leaves you feeling like a god I absolutely love it.
I am going to Kyoto in 3 weeks and this has been by far the most helpful video I have watched, really down to earth information about realistic situations, arigato gozaimasu
Great video! Thank you! I also wanted to add that you don't need to buy shinkansen tickets in advance when traveling a short distance between cities. For example from Kyoto to Osaka it is a 15 min ride on a bullet train and if you take a ticket with assigned seats it is going to cost you a lot of money. You can travel there by subway line or take tickets for the shinkansen without assigned seats and you can buy them on the day of traveling. Subways are extremely great in Japan. Just read the signs. Enjoy your travels!
Im flying to Tokyo tomorrow from australia. First time going overseas and im so glad im going with friends who have been to japan before several times cause id be screwed on my own 😅 Thank you for all these great tips 😊
Haha I love this! It’s true though!!! My friend is coming with me in March and I am gonna do all the hard stuff for her. She just has to relax and find cool things for us to do that she saw online 😂
@buildyourmoxie yeah that's so great to just follow someone else's lead 😂 im a big worrier and get super anxious easily so having that safety net is super helpful
I would like to add that some ramen shops are a little complicated when it comes to ordering ramen. For example, some shops ask you how firm you want your noodles, or how much vegetables or garlic you want, etc. In some shops, even the Japanese don't know how to order if they don't know the rules lol If you are not confident in your Japanese, you may want to avoid such shops. Well, of course, even if you don't understand Japanese, I'm sure they'll be kind enough to teach you how to order.
🙌yes!! Lol so true!! 🤣. They just love their ramen. So many choices! OMG my favorite was when some places asked if we wanted medium or large too! Same price!
I just got home from Japan and yes, everything. I would also recommend getting an Esim on your phone to activate international data. Otherwise several carriers will give you a pretty big Bill when you get home.
Amazingly USEFUL tips that I have not seen elsewhere! I'm Japanese but even I have trouble navigating the often byzantine ways of doing things when in Japan (or dealing with my relatives). Thanks!
`no trash cans anywhere` . . not true. I hear this exclamation from a lot of visitors to Japan. The truth is that trash cans ( Gomi bins) are available at every convenience store, and convenience stores are prolific in Japan. I live full-time on a sailboat and have sailed into 70 ports in Japan so far., The first thing i do when arriving in a port is google where the convenience stores are ( they are always near by) and take my garbage bags there. Sure, you do not find garbage bins in parks etc, but do not fear,you will quickly come across a convenience store and you can leave your garbage ( gomi) there
Yeah every once in a while we will see a trash can at a train station, subway, on a Shinkansen, etc. Even tho there are trash cans in Konbinis, it is looked down upon to dump all your trash in there.
ooo thank you for all these tips! I'm planning a solo japan trip which will be my first time on a plane in 7 years and my first time ever flying solo, and I am so nervous about having a luggage horror story - the airtag tip is so good
🤩yeah air tag makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE!! Most of my travel concerns is always luggage related lol. Last year I was so sad when my bag got shipped to Korea without me knowing. I just want my stuff where they need to be 😭. AirTags save me so much worrying now! ☺️ And you got this!! 🥰 because you are prepared! ❤️
@@DieAndereVanessa have the best time!!! As a girlie, I would feel very safe in Japan :) (always use common sense of course no matter where you are but just in general I felt soooo safe 🥰)
@@buildyourmoxie I had read this a lot on the internet. 🤗 I am planning to visit 7 - 10 days and to stay in the kansai region (Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara), so I can save money and time and of course my English is not very good and I do not speak Japanese either. 😅👍 My plan is to visit Japan (in 2024/25) in the end of September/beginning of October, because in my homeland is the 3th October a national holiday (one day for recover at home).
Thank you so much ! I'm going to Japan on my first solo trip ever so it really helps to be less anxious about it ! It's funny because some of the manners tips are actually similar to those we have in France
One word.....F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S-!! Supremely well done video, packed with information that is insanely useful! The video series is quite good as well! THANK YOU!
In the Kansai area (Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, etc.), where I live, we have the ICOCA card, not the SUICA card. It’s used primarily for public transportation, but gradually businesses are beginning to accept it.
I got my JR pass before I leave because once you are there it may be too late. Also if you are young and especially if you are traveling alone or with someone you are not romantically attached to, don't forget youth Hostels. Get your membership before you arrive and for popular spots, such as Kyoto, reservations are needed. Camping is also possible but requires expert knowledge of bare minimum equipment needed since if you rent the stuff there, you end up spending more than you thought. Again reservations.
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Awww thank you so much!! You are part of my original crew!! 🥹🫶 thank you so much for your support. When I was first starting off, your comments really motivated me 😝. Appreciate you! And thank you also for your kind words ☺️. I try to not make any ears or eyes bleed with unorganized stuff 😅
wow thank you so much! This was very helpful to me! my group and I will be going to Japan in less than a month in early June. I already knew some of these tips before watching and this was a great refreshing in addition to learning things that I didnt know before. I am actively learning the language, customs, and culture as much as possible before I go with the amount of time I have left! I will handwrite a little notepad with basic japanese words and phrases with the english translation as a guide to help me out while I am there so that I am not "that guy" in Japan. My group could take a few pages from what I am doing to help prepare them since some of them are not learning any of the language, customs, or culture before they go thinking they can "just wing it" adding to the chance of being "that guy" or "that tourist" :D
@@buildyourmoxie This is my first time in japan so I am really excited and scared at the same time since my japanese is of course not the best since I am still learning. I look forward to seeing many places, shopping, and eating great food! I just gotta try not to get lost or anything lol. Everyone gets that excitement/fear of going to another country for the first time without your parents so is there any advice you have for a newbie like me? :D
@@leefox3640 🤩you will do great! I would say just make sure you have your pocket wifi or a working cell service/SIM card. I loved doing pocket wifi! Everyone is sooooo nice there. If you are feeling lost, pull yourself to the side and then look at your maps app on your phone. If you need help, then you can also ask someone 💗. If I had a high school or college daughter or son, I would feel comfortable with them going out without me. I would not feel comfortable in other countries though… just Japan lol 😝
Sorry if this is a silly question, I have only flown 1 time and only had one bag I took, that I put in the overhead compartment above the seats. When you say only bring a carry on, does that mean no "checked luggage?" Does that mean the bags that get put on the bottom of the plane and go on that convert belt thing when its time for pick up?
@@nate3452 hi nate!! There are 3 types of bags people bring on an airplane 😀 1) check in bag (bigger bag that can weigh up to normally 50 pounds) 2) carry on bag (the one that is usually as tall as a skateboard and go above your head on an airplane) 3) a personal item (whatever fits under the seat in front of you) Very light packers do just carry on and personal item (which is what this person was referencing) ☺️ But a lot of people tend to bring all three bags when traveling around the world :)
I'm literally so glad I stumbled upon your page today! This will be a lifesaver for our trip to Japan in a few months. Just downloaded your guide as well. Immediate subscriber!
Check the conversion rates at the ATM. Most of the exchange rates in exchange shops are around 5% worse than the Bank exchange rate (the rate you see when you google it), meaning you get 5% less (and that would be the shop's "take"). Most banks do an ATM withdrawal exchange rate of only 1% difference or less (sometimes matching the rate). This goes true for credit card purchases to, as they also usually have a better exchange rate than actual shops. But do check with what bank you are with for outside service ATM withdrawal fees, and credit card purchase rates though. I've always found that withdrawing from the ATM and using credit cards to have better exchange rates than physically changing cash at shops.
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😍 you are going to have such a great time!! Here is my Japan playlist that might also help! It has some places to go, updates with Suica card etc! *Japan Travel & Tips Playlist!* ruclips.net/p/PLl6OVUWv0m5SgNrQ7sRGiSBOWDZW2YVVq
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i have been watching you since yesterday, i am planning traveling to Japan with my son, never been there so i appreciate your informative vids i would love some tips if you have anymore 😊
Hehe thank you for watching!! ❤️ I hope you have a great time with your son!! I have a few videos in my Japan playlist that people have found super helpful!! Here it is below 🥰 ruclips.net/p/PLl6OVUWv0m5SgNrQ7sRGiSBOWDZW2YVVq&si=WKdGeTtHavRMntWP
Just got back from my first trip to Japan and I find your points to be right where I had struggled especially on looking for a spray deodorant. I only wish I had seen this earlier. Keep up the good work !
☺️you sound like a very caring person to care about your family in that way! ❤️ having the ability to provide and support for your family is priceless! And that includes getting guidance from wherever you can find it!😊 Hope your trip was amazing! 🙌🤩
for those wanting a more accurate pronunciation of “arigato gozimas” or “thank you very much” start with “ah” like in “car” then the “ri” is a bit weird; the “r” sounds is much more like a mix between the english “d” and “l” sounds. it’s made by running the tip or your tongue forwards on the roof of your mouth and then almost flicking your tongue forward and making the “d” sound. “ri” should sound like the first half of “deer” “ga” is pronounced like the first part of “god” “to” is just “toe” “go” is just “go” but prolonged; there shouldn’t be a pause before “go” and “zi” “zi” is pronounced like “z+eye” or the first part of “zion” and “mas” is basically just “mass” but the “a” is sort of a mix between an “a” sound and a “u” sound. sort of like “ahh” and “uhh” together. now all together- ahh-dii-gah-toe go-zai-maas
New thing: you can NOT buy a Suica/Passmo card from machines (for now) due to the lack of available IC chips. I suggest you check if your phone will allow you to download the app instead (paid for digitally). You might also want to purchase a "Tourist" card at the airport instead (but again, no longer readily available for anyone, even residents).
Great video ! I have a question If I had 10-14 days first time in Japan What places would you visit Tokyo Kyoto Osaka Or maybe more or maybe just spend that time in Tokyo to see many parts ?
Hi. I have a Nimoca card from my last visit to fukuoka. Wonder if I can use it in tokyo? Especially the JR yamanote line. I know not all JR lines accept IC card. Tq
Milk of magnesium does really well as a deodorant in a roller bottle. I us this after taking a shower before bed that way the deodorant doesn't get on my sheets, than I use deodorant the next morning before work. I put a little cologne in the bottle as well.
How much do you recommend to bring for 2 people and how much did you need up spending on your whole trip ? With flights from us. I just curious because I'm planning a trip and need like a budget
How long is your trip? I would say a good starting point not including flights is just saving up $100 per person for lodging per night and $100 total per person per day for food, transportation, activities, shopping. It’s just blanket loose budget but that’s how I do it and then I adjust from there :) so $200 a person per day. There are days where you won’t spend even 25% of that and then some days where you will go over
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Apple did an update and it works now! For a while visa was not working but now in the last few months, it’s working! Yay! (Original Mastercard and American Express were the only ones working)
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1 thing in the manners/eating section, a lot of restaurants are really small in Japan and have really long lines, people over there don't stay seated talking after finishing eating, if you see around you, almost everyone eats and then leaves right away. Since some places are so small is courtesy and pretty much common to leave right away so you free the seats for the next people. Chances are you are not going to be told to leave, at least not right away, but you will get weird looks.
There are some exceptions of course, family restaurants tend to have way more seating and people take their time on those ones.
Yes! So true! It’s like ramen places are “fast food” in a way but way better than our “fast food” lol. People stare at the people not leaving. It’s great! We loved it!
I also love that some of the ramen places that have heavy broth give you the paper bib aprons! 😎
Oh man that's such a good thing to know because I like to stay around and talk with my friends at dinner. Thanks for the heads up!
It’s so amazing in Japan! Food, culture, everything!
Great point! Here in Australia most people tend to spend 20 or so minutes after eating their food just talking to each other.
I just came back from a one week trip to Japan. I stayed in Tokyo and did not need much money at all. Places either accepted card and also you can use your Suica card on your iPhone and pay for the things. I honestly can’t recall a single place we went and had to have cash but just to be safe bring some cash with you. If you are staying in Tokyo, I highly doubt you will need $200 a day in cash
Interesting, thanks!
Where did you stay?
Quick tip to make reading a possibility, learn Katakana. Almost every word you you come into contact with in Katakana will be an English loan word, so just knowing that will make it a lot easier to figure things out.
Good example, coin locker is コインロッカー(koin rokka), beer is ビール(biiru) etc.
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i have friends from Taiwan that basically just pay for airtickets, and bring only their passport card and mobile with them (dont worry ur mobile phone can be suica and credit card), then first thing they do is go buy a suitcase from doki and then go shopping and eating, stuffing their newly brought suitcase with lots of items, go back to Taiwan, sell their suitcase (yes for a profit). Arrive early in the morning and leave on the last flight out of Japan. even if u wish to stay longer than a day u can buy clothing and almost everything u need there, except medications which they might not have. if u dont know where to get things just enter any convience stall , don don doki, cosmo u will find 90% of things u need. oh ya reminder do not check out with the auto gates at the airport because u will need a stamp to get tax refunds. also unlike many countries u cannot use a photo copy of ur passport in japan, u need to use original but do take a pic of ur passport just in case. language will not be a barrier because 1/4 of japanese word look like mandarin, 1/4 of them sounds like english, so basically you can already made up 1/2 the words even if u do not understand japanese, the couple with some hand puppeting, dancing and google translate u should be no problem. Also do carry more cash than u expected because there are many shops in japan that do not accept visa and master, only diners and jcb. Also many payments that work in USA such as flashpay or watever might not work in japan, they have their own system. Also not eveything from the drink vending machine in japan are drinkable , because they do sell soap in drink vending machine, and also soy sauce and dashi sauce. dont be the next person that end up in japan clinic after you drunk a whole bottle of soy sauce that u brought from a vending machine. Also if ur digestion is bad i suggest u carry with you fibre supplements because most japan meals tend to lack veges and even if they have are mostly root veges which tend to lack fibre. Also if for some reason u cannot eat alcohol or beef then pls ask because many of the sauces have alcohol and beef. also do not insist on english menu because sometime there are less items there and at certain time it might be more expensive. if u cant understand japanese, just randomly point at a few item that add up to ur budget, dont worry if it is on the menu, its edible. or usually they will put an icon like a star or chef hat beside, which means its good lol. also japanese do learn english at school so they can actually understand basic english but are not confidence to use or say.
🔥🔥i loved reading this comment! Intriguing, entertaining, and informational hehe. Thank you!
when eating, i think "gochisousama deshita" makes more sense to say vs "arigtatou gosaismasu" (same manners, but this is a "thank you" specific to the meal. i think you could follow up with the extra thank you at the end when exiting maybe. this is what i observed when living in japan for some years.
🤗😀 thank you for the tips!!!
@tikifiki you only say “Gochisou sama deshita” or casually “Gouchisousama” to your table and to the person paying for the meal not the staff, saying Arigato to them is just weird as well, I know this is a strange concept to us westerners but you simply walk out.
I guess an acceptable phrase to say at the end of a meal would be “Onaka Ippai” which means “I’m so full” this is just something you would say out loud at your table another good tip is if you’re unsure of what to have on the menu you can ask the staff when ordering “Osusume wa Nandesu ka” this means “what do you recommend?” You can often try new exciting things this way also when eating at night especially at a Izakaya you can say “Toriaezu Bi-Ru” which means “let’s start with beer” that way you get “Kanpai” out of the way and move on to ordering food it’s sort of a unwritten rule and definitely more prominent in Tokyo then anywhere else but still very fun honestly shouting “Sumimasen” and having staff coming running to take your order leaves you feeling like a god I absolutely love it.
I love how efficient your videos are. No distractions
😃Aw thanks for the feedback!!! I try not to waste peoples’ time hehe. Everyone is so busy 😝
I am going to Kyoto in 3 weeks and this has been by far the most helpful video I have watched, really down to earth information about realistic situations, arigato gozaimasu
How was your trip? Any tips?
3:45- Supermarkets after 5:00 or 5:30 they put the foods they cooked that day on sale. The food is delicious🤤
Great video! Thank you! I also wanted to add that you don't need to buy shinkansen tickets in advance when traveling a short distance between cities. For example from Kyoto to Osaka it is a 15 min ride on a bullet train and if you take a ticket with assigned seats it is going to cost you a lot of money. You can travel there by subway line or take tickets for the shinkansen without assigned seats and you can buy them on the day of traveling. Subways are extremely great in Japan. Just read the signs. Enjoy your travels!
Can I just say of the dozens of videos I’ve watched already in preparation, this is THE BEST one!! Thank you!!!
Aw thanks so much Vanessa!! You are too kind ☺️
Thank you for sharing these detailed suggestions with some wit and considerable enthusiasm! Well done!
Honestly the best Japan Travel Tip video I've come across. Thank you.
Wow thank you so much!! 🤩
Im flying to Tokyo tomorrow from australia. First time going overseas and im so glad im going with friends who have been to japan before several times cause id be screwed on my own 😅
Thank you for all these great tips 😊
Haha I love this! It’s true though!!! My friend is coming with me in March and I am gonna do all the hard stuff for her. She just has to relax and find cool things for us to do that she saw online 😂
@buildyourmoxie yeah that's so great to just follow someone else's lead 😂 im a big worrier and get super anxious easily so having that safety net is super helpful
@@shadohhz01 yay! This is perfect then!!!😍
I would like to add that some ramen shops are a little complicated when it comes to ordering ramen. For example, some shops ask you how firm you want your noodles, or how much vegetables or garlic you want, etc. In some shops, even the Japanese don't know how to order if they don't know the rules lol If you are not confident in your Japanese, you may want to avoid such shops. Well, of course, even if you don't understand Japanese, I'm sure they'll be kind enough to teach you how to order.
🙌yes!! Lol so true!! 🤣. They just love their ramen. So many choices!
OMG my favorite was when some places asked if we wanted medium or large too! Same price!
Get a bowl of Miso Nikomi Udon if you haven't already every bit as good as Ramen...
@@chrisgreen7553 omg I love udon! Must add to the list! 🤩🙌 thank you!
@@buildyourmoxie get yourself to Nagoya it's one of their specialities 😃👍
@@chrisgreen7553 🤤must… go… to… Nagoya…
I just got home from Japan and yes, everything.
I would also recommend getting an Esim on your phone to activate international data. Otherwise several carriers will give you a pretty big Bill when you get home.
Oh yes indeed!!!!
Amazingly USEFUL tips that I have not seen elsewhere! I'm Japanese but even I have trouble navigating the often byzantine ways of doing things when in Japan (or dealing with my relatives). Thanks!
🤩thankful for the feedback!! ☺️❤️ Japan is like a whole new level of travel 😁
Thank you! We're planning our first trip to Japan and my wife said "give her the biggest like EVER!!", so here you go :)
Haha omg you two are so funny and sweet 🤣🤣 you’re like has been accepted with a heart and a like!!!
The tip about compression socks was actually super helpful.
I love compression socks! 🥹
Where do you purchase compression socks?
@@Melimelimeli608 I got them off Amazon. Worked like a charm on my 17 hour flight!
`no trash cans anywhere` . . not true. I hear this exclamation from a lot of visitors to Japan. The truth is that trash cans ( Gomi bins) are available at every convenience store, and convenience stores are prolific in Japan. I live full-time on a sailboat and have sailed into 70 ports in Japan so far., The first thing i do when arriving in a port is google where the convenience stores are ( they are always near by) and take my garbage bags there. Sure, you do not find garbage bins in parks etc, but do not fear,you will quickly come across a convenience store and you can leave your garbage ( gomi) there
Yeah every once in a while we will see a trash can at a train station, subway, on a Shinkansen, etc. Even tho there are trash cans in Konbinis, it is looked down upon to dump all your trash in there.
This is great! I plan on going this year and will definitely binge all your videos!
@@LoriParchman yay I’ll have so many for you!!
Tip: Standing on the left rule does not apply in the Osaka and Kansai region! They stand on the right on escalators.
Agreed!!! 😃
Agreed. Thank you = arigato goZAImasu. goZAImasu. ...ZAI...
Yes. But like anywhere else, when in doubt, do as the locals do.
@@nancychua5112ありがとうございます。Arigatougozaimasu. Syllables pronounced evenly, with no heavy stresses.
Thanks. We're aware
ooo thank you for all these tips! I'm planning a solo japan trip which will be my first time on a plane in 7 years and my first time ever flying solo, and I am so nervous about having a luggage horror story - the airtag tip is so good
🤩yeah air tag makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE!! Most of my travel concerns is always luggage related lol. Last year I was so sad when my bag got shipped to Korea without me knowing. I just want my stuff where they need to be 😭. AirTags save me so much worrying now! ☺️
And you got this!! 🥰 because you are prepared! ❤️
I am planning to visit Japan alone, too. This will be the first time travelling alone and flying for me.
@@DieAndereVanessa have the best time!!!
As a girlie, I would feel very safe in Japan :) (always use common sense of course no matter where you are but just in general I felt soooo safe 🥰)
@@buildyourmoxie I had read this a lot on the internet. 🤗
I am planning to visit 7 - 10 days and to stay in the kansai region (Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara), so I can save money and time and of course my English is not very good and I do not speak Japanese either. 😅👍
My plan is to visit Japan (in 2024/25) in the end of September/beginning of October, because in my homeland is the 3th October a national holiday (one day for recover at home).
sounds like a great plan!!
Thank you so much ! I'm going to Japan on my first solo trip ever so it really helps to be less anxious about it ! It's funny because some of the manners tips are actually similar to those we have in France
One word.....F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S-!! Supremely well done video, packed with information that is insanely useful! The video series is quite good as well! THANK YOU!
Aww 😍 thank you so much for this super kind comment 🤩. Hehe and thank you for watching!
In the Kansai area (Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, etc.), where I live, we have the ICOCA card, not the SUICA card. It’s used primarily for public transportation, but gradually businesses are beginning to accept it.
Thank you! I'm going to Japan in one month, and I'm looking for all the helpful hints!
Yay! That is going to be so fun!!!! Let me know if you have any questions 🥰
I got my JR pass before I leave because once you are there it may be too late. Also if you are young and especially if you are traveling alone or with someone you are not romantically attached to, don't forget youth Hostels. Get your membership before you arrive and for popular spots, such as Kyoto, reservations are needed. Camping is also possible but requires expert knowledge of bare minimum equipment needed since if you rent the stuff there, you end up spending more than you thought. Again reservations.
@@markmoreno7295 great tips!!
Congratulations, again... Your channel is consistently growing nonstop! I know it's going to hit a million subscribers very soon, too. I enjoy how you convey your topics. They are concise, relatable, innovative, organized, and unpretentious.
Awww thank you so much!! You are part of my original crew!! 🥹🫶 thank you so much for your support. When I was first starting off, your comments really motivated me 😝. Appreciate you! And thank you also for your kind words ☺️. I try to not make any ears or eyes bleed with unorganized stuff 😅
yes, and it's almost to one million now!
can you please help me get Japan
wow thank you so much! This was very helpful to me! my group and I will be going to Japan in less than a month in early June. I already knew some of these tips before watching and this was a great refreshing in addition to learning things that I didnt know before. I am actively learning the language, customs, and culture as much as possible before I go with the amount of time I have left! I will handwrite a little notepad with basic japanese words and phrases with the english translation as a guide to help me out while I am there so that I am not "that guy" in Japan. My group could take a few pages from what I am doing to help prepare them since some of them are not learning any of the language, customs, or culture before they go thinking they can "just wing it" adding to the chance of being "that guy" or "that tourist" :D
Wow! You are awesome!!! 🔥You are going to have a great time!! And your friends are so lucky to have you 😁
@@buildyourmoxie This is my first time in japan so I am really excited and scared at the same time since my japanese is of course not the best since I am still learning. I look forward to seeing many places, shopping, and eating great food! I just gotta try not to get lost or anything lol. Everyone gets that excitement/fear of going to another country for the first time without your parents so is there any advice you have for a newbie like me? :D
@@leefox3640 🤩you will do great! I would say just make sure you have your pocket wifi or a working cell service/SIM card. I loved doing pocket wifi!
Everyone is sooooo nice there. If you are feeling lost, pull yourself to the side and then look at your maps app on your phone. If you need help, then you can also ask someone 💗. If I had a high school or college daughter or son, I would feel comfortable with them going out without me. I would not feel comfortable in other countries though… just Japan lol 😝
Heading to Japan in six days and this really makes me excited! Thanks for the tip about Suica and arigato!
YAY!!! You are going to be there in 2 days!! =D you are going to have a BLAST!! Enjoy!!
Here’s another tip if you are going to many places in Japan: pack lightly, and only bring carry on bags or carry on luggage
😎agree! We had laundry in our hotel and it was great! Next time we go, for sure bringing less things!
Sorry if this is a silly question, I have only flown 1 time and only had one bag I took, that I put in the overhead compartment above the seats.
When you say only bring a carry on, does that mean no "checked luggage?" Does that mean the bags that get put on the bottom of the plane and go on that convert belt thing when its time for pick up?
We might be going for 3 weeks, there’s no packing lightly. We’ll be doing laundry every 3 days.
@@nate3452 hi nate!! There are 3 types of bags people bring on an airplane 😀
1) check in bag (bigger bag that can weigh up to normally 50 pounds)
2) carry on bag (the one that is usually as tall as a skateboard and go above your head on an airplane)
3) a personal item (whatever fits under the seat in front of you)
Very light packers do just carry on and personal item (which is what this person was referencing) ☺️
But a lot of people tend to bring all three bags when traveling around the world :)
@@nelauren laundry is a game changer! 🔥🔥
I'm literally so glad I stumbled upon your page today! This will be a lifesaver for our trip to Japan in a few months. Just downloaded your guide as well. Immediate subscriber!
This video was so awesome thank you! Planning on visiting Japan soon and figure it’s time to start researching!
Thank you for all of the advice you gave! Quite honestly, it helped my first time going and now I share with anyone going to Japan! Amazing!
Check the conversion rates at the ATM. Most of the exchange rates in exchange shops are around 5% worse than the Bank exchange rate (the rate you see when you google it), meaning you get 5% less (and that would be the shop's "take"). Most banks do an ATM withdrawal exchange rate of only 1% difference or less (sometimes matching the rate). This goes true for credit card purchases to, as they also usually have a better exchange rate than actual shops. But do check with what bank you are with for outside service ATM withdrawal fees, and credit card purchase rates though.
I've always found that withdrawing from the ATM and using credit cards to have better exchange rates than physically changing cash at shops.
Thank you for your traveling tips. Can you do more video about packing, transportation, itinerary tips for Japan or other countries. Thanks
Thank you for mentioning the meds!! I take an important prescription that I absolutely need so thank you!!!!
I’m going to Tokyo for my 16nth birthday and I’m SOOO excited!!
Happy birthday!!! 🥳🎉🎊👏what a fantastic way to celebrate!!!!
@@buildyourmoxie tyyyy ❤️
Escalator traffic tip:
Most places side to the left.
If in Kansai, most stand on the right.
If in Kyushu, free for all lol
love it!
Finally someone explains easily the suica cards ywywy thank you so much 💖
Awww ☺️ thanks for watching!!
I have an updated video if you need ❤️
How to Use the Tokyo Subway & Get a Transit Card | JAPAN TRAVEL TIPS
ruclips.net/video/MR0ixvpWJgg/видео.html
Thank you so much for this great video...I am planning a trip to Japan and you have packed so much information for us...!! Wowww
😍 you are going to have such a great time!!
Here is my Japan playlist that might also help! It has some places to go, updates with Suica card etc!
*Japan Travel & Tips Playlist!*
ruclips.net/p/PLl6OVUWv0m5SgNrQ7sRGiSBOWDZW2YVVq
This was so, so helpful!! My gf and I are leaving for Japan in three days. Arigtatou gosaismasu!
😍 yay!! This makes me happy! Have the best time!!
Idk if any of these will be helpful, but I’ll link my other Japan tips videos here :)
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Thank you for all the traveling tips.. we’re going to Japan in January ❤
You were adorable to watch and thank you so much for all the amazing tips!
i have been watching you since yesterday, i am planning traveling to Japan with my son, never been there so i appreciate your informative vids i would love some tips if you have anymore 😊
Hehe thank you for watching!! ❤️ I hope you have a great time with your son!!
I have a few videos in my Japan playlist that people have found super helpful!! Here it is below 🥰
ruclips.net/p/PLl6OVUWv0m5SgNrQ7sRGiSBOWDZW2YVVq&si=WKdGeTtHavRMntWP
Thank you so much!!! This was such an fun and informative video!!! I'm gonna check out your channel so I can Build my Moxie!!!
Yay! Build your moxie! Hehe
And thank you so much for watching!!
Thank you for the tips. My luggage went missing once and it took 4 months to get it back. It was full of mould. I do carry on only now.
@@egl3369 😓omg that sounds HORRIBLE 🫨
I love carry on only! Did it this last trip and it was a dream 😃
Just got back from my first trip to Japan and I find your points to be right where I had struggled especially on looking for a spray deodorant. I only wish I had seen this earlier. Keep up the good work !
Aw thanks so much!!! I hope you had a great trip!!!
Me, too! Very helpful tips. Looking forward to a return trip during cherry blossom season one day.
It's always my dream to travel Japan❤
I hope you can go some day! ❤️
I actually wrote down finding a financial advisor that has the best intentions for my family and I today on my flight back from Narita today!
☺️you sound like a very caring person to care about your family in that way! ❤️ having the ability to provide and support for your family is priceless! And that includes getting guidance from wherever you can find it!😊
Hope your trip was amazing! 🙌🤩
Very useful tipps, thank you! More than most of the other videos, which are lol the same.
Aw thanks so much for your feedback :) you are too kind
Double check your baggage size, the biggest suitcase will be too big for the shuttle service for luggage between hotels.
Sis, thank you for everything. I am going to japan in a few days, and this video was really helpful. ✌🏻
🤩 HAVE SO MUCH FUN!!! Japan is the best!!!!!
How was it? Air bnb or hotel. Which is better?
These are excellent tips and hacks. ありがとうございます
Thank you for watching! 😃
Great review! To the point! Excellent!
@@68orangecrate26 thank you for watching! 😍
Very informative…me n my family coming in next month…..Seee U soon Japan😍😍😍😍😍😍👻👻
so exciting!!! I love japan so much!!!!
I enjoy your video contents. They are relatable, innovative and so refreshing , thank you
☺️Aw thanks so much! You are too kind! Hehe. Thanks for watching!!
0:58 On a tangent, the tsukemen restaurant you were eating at (Fuunji, in Shinjuku) is amazing. Totally worth a visit.
Fuunji is sooooo good!!!! And so cheap!! 🔥👌
Thank you for the videos. They are very helpful. Do you have any additional advice for first-time solo female travellers in Asia?🤔
Thank you once again for the great tips! More travels! 🤗
🤩🤗😃yay! My pleasure hehe!! Thanks for watching 💗
Practical info thank you - from Australians researching a Japan elopement 😊
Hey, fellow aussies, congratulations to you two
for those wanting a more accurate pronunciation of “arigato gozimas” or “thank you very much”
start with “ah” like in “car”
then the “ri” is a bit weird; the “r” sounds is much more like a mix between the english “d” and “l” sounds. it’s made by running the tip or your tongue forwards on the roof of your mouth and then almost flicking your tongue forward and making the “d” sound. “ri” should sound like the first half of “deer”
“ga” is pronounced like the first part of “god”
“to” is just “toe”
“go” is just “go” but prolonged; there shouldn’t be a pause before “go” and “zi”
“zi” is pronounced like “z+eye” or the first part of “zion”
and “mas” is basically just “mass” but the “a” is sort of a mix between an “a” sound and a “u” sound. sort of like “ahh” and “uhh” together.
now all together-
ahh-dii-gah-toe go-zai-maas
You’re amazing! 🥰
Leaving in 24 hrs to Nagoya. 9th trip to Japan!
Ahhhh so exciting!!! And so jelly 😁
There are no physical Suika and Pasmo cards anymore.
The loudest people in Japan are the Japanese old ladies. Some Chinese tourists as well.
Lol they must have loved your reaction over there ❤. Again great tips, but I very much enjoyed the clips of your trip too!
Hehehe thanks joycey!!! I’m working on my Japan travel vlog!! 😍
This is a cool video - very concise and helpful. Thank you.
Thank you so much!! 🥰 and thank you for watching!
How much goodies are you allowed to bring back? Like snacks clothes etc?
Excellent video! Thank you for helping our family prep for travel
Thank you!
Great tips and great video, thank you !
Aw thank you so much for watching :)
Finance and japan my two favorite topics! This is why I love your channel ❤ new subscriber ❤
😍welcome to the family!! More finance topics coming up soon! 🥰
At subways, near the manned window, there are "touch to pay" sensors now in many subway stations. This let's you use Apple/Google pay in the subway.
Very nice and informative video, thanks a lot!
Aw thank you for watching :)
Thank you, very helpful information. I hope to visit next year and I’m very excited for the adventure.
WOW. Lots of excellent information. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Wow, 🤩 you got all the best advice. Thanx for the info.
Aw thanks so much! You are too kind ☺️
I love the video you shared and it is really helpful.
😍thank you for watching!
Thanks so much for announcing the manner inside train!!!! Many travelers are sooooooo damn loud!!
🥴omg I know right!! 🪦🏴☠️
going to Japan in oct and your video helps alot !
I’m so happy to hear that!! 😝 HAVE A GREAT TIME!!! 🤩
Nothing new so far because I was already there once, but I think it's a really good video for people visiting japan the first time.
the compression sock tip was great thank u omg😭😭😭
Yay! =D I LOVE compression socks haha.
Also thank you for watching. :)
Using your page to prepare for Me and the nephew’s trip next week 🤣
Omg have the best time!! Which cities you headed to? 🤩
Thank you erica for this informative video!! This is so helpful :) I can't wait to go to Japan now because of all your amazing pointers and tips!!
Aww thanks so much for watching!! And I can’t wait for you to go to Japan!! It truly is a surreal experience!!
New thing: you can NOT buy a Suica/Passmo card from machines (for now) due to the lack of available IC chips. I suggest you check if your phone will allow you to download the app instead (paid for digitally). You might also want to purchase a "Tourist" card at the airport instead (but again, no longer readily available for anyone, even residents).
Thank you for sharing 😎.
Hopefully the chip shortage ends soon!
I love everything in this video
Aw thank you so much for watching 🥰. And for the feedback hehe
Great video ! I have a question
If I had 10-14 days first time in Japan
What places would you visit
Tokyo Kyoto Osaka
Or maybe more or maybe just spend that time in Tokyo to see many parts ?
@@NAKMUAYACADEMY I would do those three if it’s your first time in Japan :) I recommend staying in Kyoto and Tokyo. And then doing day trip to Osaka
Hi. I have a Nimoca card from my last visit to fukuoka. Wonder if I can use it in tokyo? Especially the JR yamanote line. I know not all JR lines accept IC card. Tq
Yes! Nimoca can be used in Tokyo and the jr lines! 🔥
@@buildyourmoxie thx for your swift reply. How bout topping up the card? Can use the same machine for suica?
yes!! Top it off the same way :).
On my last trip i used an icoca card everywhere in Tokyo to test out another IC card and it worked really well too!
Love your channel, subscribed😍
Aw thank you for watching and subscribing 🥰
thanks for all the tips
Milk of magnesium does really well as a deodorant in a roller bottle. I us this after taking a shower before bed that way the deodorant doesn't get on my sheets, than I use deodorant the next morning before work. I put a little cologne in the bottle as well.
Very informative video
Thanks for watching!😍
Where can I take my 14 year old son snowboarding in Japan? I saw something about snowboarding. 😄
Hi! We went to Lotte Arai Resort!! =D West Japan in Nagano area.
Many people go to Hokkaido to go snowboarding too! Sapporo region up north :)
Wow! Very good information. Thanks
you're so welcome! Thanks for watching! :)
Hello! I just subscribed- this helps me with prepping for my Japan trip
Yay! Thank you for subscribing! I hope you have a great time there!!
All your tips are so useful, thank you!
I’m so happy to hear that! Yay! Have a wonderful trip!!
How much do you recommend to bring for 2 people and how much did you need up spending on your whole trip ? With flights from us. I just curious because I'm planning a trip and need like a budget
How long is your trip?
I would say a good starting point not including flights is just saving up $100 per person for lodging per night and $100 total per person per day for food, transportation, activities, shopping. It’s just blanket loose budget but that’s how I do it and then I adjust from there :) so $200 a person per day.
There are days where you won’t spend even 25% of that and then some days where you will go over
Thank you! Very helpful video
Super detailed and helpful information! If you are looking for travel tips and helpful money tips, Build Your Moxie is a wealth of knowledge on these topics! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us. 🙌
🤩🤩🤩wow thank you for the compliment!!
Very informative. Thanks so much!
Thank you!!
Awesome!
😁😁hi Patrick!!! Thanks for watching!!!!
I do wonder about Suica cards now on iPhone’s wallet. Do they work properly?
Apple did an update and it works now! For a while visa was not working but now in the last few months, it’s working! Yay!
(Original Mastercard and American Express were the only ones working)