Yay, thanks so much! My previous series of vlogs were all from October - it's a great time to go :-) Really warm & lots of cute Halloween stuff!! And Halloween pumpkin flavour snacks!
Yet another video that seems to be right up my alley. Passport - Check Plane ticket - Check Pocket wifi - Check JR Pass - Check JAPLANNING - I AM SO USING THAT FROM NOW ON... lol - Check Japanese.... - uhhhh - Well we will see how it goes. I'm not a savant. We think of almost the same wave length... So interesting. I am going to add... magnetic compass, I was in the boy scouts so just incase the phone is completely dead or lost, and I know which direction something is... I can at least keep track of where I am headed. I am dying to see your new Japan video. Get me all amped up for when I go in June.
Haha thanks! I don't have a compass... guess I'll have to learn to navigate by the stars..! :-) Enjoy your Japlanning, June will be here sooner than you think!
the last tip is important! (actually, all the tips you shared are important but, you know what I mean..) the part where it's good to list down things you need to do once you landed at the airport. I too don't trust myself to remember everything that needed to be done after a long flight! thank uuu...
Hello. I'm excited for you to come to Japan again. Do you think pocket wifi is better than prepaid SIM card ? Are you planning to go on mario kart ? It would be nice to see you in Yukata or Kimono in Japan.
Thanks! I’ve always used a pocket WiFi, because you can connect more than one phone, so you can share it with your group. Got lots planned for my next trip!!
Hi! I really want to go to Japan but have no idea what’s the best website to use for flights etc maybe you could make a recent video on that? Would be appreciated 😁
If you're still looking to book flights to Japan I saw return flights to Tokyo from London in May and/or June for around £450 with KLM which is bloody good if you don't mind a connection going both ways. I'm just about to book it myself.
So is it cheaper/ better to buy plane tickets and book hotels at the same time? Or does it not really make much difference? What about insurance? Don’t they usually ask you about that when you buy a plane ticket? Sorry, I’ve never planned a holiday before…
You don't need to book flights and hotels together. Book the flights on the airline's website, and for hotels, shop around and compare prices - the prices vary on each hotel booking website so there isn't one that's always best. Once you've got the flights booked and you have your dates locked in, get your travel insurance (so you're covered for cancellation). There are hundreds of companies that do travel insurance if you search online! Some credit cards include travel insurance too.
Which currency is that? In USD it's just under $20. If it's the shipping that's coming out as expensive, let me know which country & I'll see what other options there are.
@@michaelmcgann7480 The best place to order is my website: www.cakeswithfaces.co.uk/product/japan-travel-guide-book/ There's worldwide shipping. It's £16 plus £9 shipping to the USA (about $30 total). Be sure to add your phone number at checkout as I'm using a different delivery company at the moment - they're very fast and includes tracking, but they need a phone number just in case of any problems. Thank you!
Thank yous! :-) No, you don't have to have any vaccinations. I've read there are ones you can have if you want to - like if you're travelling to the countryside and are worried about nasty mosquitos for example, but I've never had any myself. :-)
princesscrazybookworm You’ll be safe in Tokyo! Apparently there are cockroaches but I’ve never seen one. Phil looked up all the scary insects once - I wouldn’t recommend it unless you want nightmares!!
Hope you see this. I'm hoping to go out in November from the UK. How did you book your Ghibli tickets? Is voyager worth using? Also is there a good site for the pop up cafes?
On the Studio Ghibli Museum website there are links to the official ticket agents for each country. Follow the link and order from them. When I booked the process was a bit strange and you had to provide several choices for dates you could go, then they picked one for you (they might have changed it now). Book them as early as you can because it sells out every day! They limit numbers so it's not too crowded. I usually hear about pop up cafes online - I follow a lot of Japan blogs etc on Twitter! I don't know of a one-stop listing of them - tell me if you find one as it'd be really useful!! :-)
@@cakeswithfaces you're a gem! Which link did you use for the UK as they both seemed to be tour operators :/ Also, videos are awesome especially as you seem local to me (near Birmingham too) so they've been massively useful! Thank you!!
@@rikkufairyglade I got mine from JTB Europe. I just remember how many things I wanted to know before I first went to Japan - that's partly why I make my videos! :-)
Thank you,this video was very helpful. I am traveling to Japan for the 1st time in November to exhibit at Design Festa. I'm very nervous as I am going alone and my Japanese is limited. I was wondering if you have any experience selling your merch abroad and if you have any tips? Thank you!
How exciting! I'd love to go to Design Festa, it looks amazing and so creative. I've never taken my stall abroad - on the whole you'll be fine not knowing much Japanese, because lots of signs and menus etc are in English, and it's amazing how much you can communicate with miming and pointing, etc! If I was going to have a stall though, I'd pick some common phrases & FAQs, translate them, and make some cards to hold up just in case people don't understand. In shops it's quite common for people to use a calculator to show the total price, so that might be useful on your stall.
I do have one question with pocket wifi. I ordered mine, and I am having them deliver it to my hotel for when I get there. Should I call the hotel prior to leaving to let them know this is coming, so the will for sure hold it for me? What do you do, and how does it work out for you?
I've picked mine up from the airport before. I'd imagine the hotel would be used to receiving wifis for other people so unless it says on your booking, you probably don't need to notify them.
Hi Amy. Thank you for your insightful video. Travelling to japan is expensive so my time will be limited there. How would I make pen pals in japan? I’ve used a website for pen pals for a while but got no luck. Just thought you had a better idea. 😁.
Amardeep Atwal You could try Hello Talk? It’s an app for practicing languages - even if you don’t want to write in Japanese, there are lots of Japanese people on there who want to practice their English.
Cakes with Faces thank you for suggesting app. I’ve tried ‘hi native’ app before. Especially Pokemon + the game boy was a huge part of my early days. I owe so much to japan for the memories. 💕🇯🇵.
For UK citizens, if it's a tourist trip for up to 90 days, you don't need to apply for a visa in advance. They give you a slip to fill in on the plane - you can see it in my flying to Japan video: ruclips.net/video/kfAitP2Zv5w/видео.html I'm not sure if that's the same for other countries, so I'd do a quick search for "(your country) visa for japan" just to make sure.
waverli On the website there’s a list of agents for each country, who you have to book through. With the UK one, it’s an unusual process where you select 3 dates you want to go, then they send you the tickets for one of those days.
Check prices on a comparison site. Mine's through my bank account - it's an account that you have to pay for each month, but it comes out less than travel insurance on its own would be, and includes mobile phone insurance and a few other things as well.
Japan Rail Pass. It's a pass for foreigners so you can go on most trains in Japan for free, as much as you want. :-) More about it in this video --> ruclips.net/video/rvqitrtmziY/видео.html
@@cakeswithfaces i recommend the unlimited sim because each person can have one and can go of on there own. if you need to talk to each other you have what app
So glad I found your channel while planning my trip! I've watched so many of your videos the past few days 😂 You've been very helpful!
Thanks so much! I put a lot of time into my videos so I'm glad you've found them useful! Enjoy your Japlanning!! :-)
Love it. Japlanning now for a trip in October. Loving your videos! 💜
Yay, thanks so much! My previous series of vlogs were all from October - it's a great time to go :-) Really warm & lots of cute Halloween stuff!! And Halloween pumpkin flavour snacks!
Really good tips! Thankyou!
Thanks! Enjoy your Japlanning!
All your videos are so helpful! Thanks so much 💚
Yay, thank you! It was confusing before I first went to Japan so I wanted to help other people :-)
Yet another video that seems to be right up my alley.
Passport - Check
Plane ticket - Check
Pocket wifi - Check
JR Pass - Check
JAPLANNING - I AM SO USING THAT FROM NOW ON... lol - Check
Japanese.... - uhhhh - Well we will see how it goes. I'm not a savant.
We think of almost the same wave length... So interesting. I am going to add... magnetic compass, I was in the boy scouts so just incase the phone is completely dead or lost, and I know which direction something is... I can at least keep track of where I am headed. I am dying to see your new Japan video. Get me all amped up for when I go in June.
Haha thanks! I don't have a compass... guess I'll have to learn to navigate by the stars..! :-) Enjoy your Japlanning, June will be here sooner than you think!
Great and useful tips! Thanks!
Thanks! Hope it helps! :-)
Real amazing vids well done geting me in the mood for my 2nd trip back in January
Thanks so much! Will you be travelling around Japan this time?
the last tip is important! (actually, all the tips you shared are important but, you know what I mean..) the part where it's good to list down things you need to do once you landed at the airport. I too don't trust myself to remember everything that needed to be done after a long flight! thank uuu...
Haha, yes, after a long flight I feel like I'm there in body only - my mind's somewhere else until I've had a sleep! :-)
Another great video and really useful tips. Thank you.
Hello.
I'm excited for you to come to Japan again.
Do you think pocket wifi is better than prepaid SIM card ?
Are you planning to go on mario kart ?
It would be nice to see you in Yukata or Kimono in Japan.
Thanks! I’ve always used a pocket WiFi, because you can connect more than one phone, so you can share it with your group. Got lots planned for my next trip!!
Hi! I really want to go to Japan but have no idea what’s the best website to use for flights etc maybe you could make a recent video on that? Would be appreciated 😁
Hi, these might help! :-)
Booking flight: ruclips.net/video/cmymvyPrO1E/видео.html
Booking hotels: ruclips.net/video/NVOD1SoayEQ/видео.html
Checklist for booking your trip: ruclips.net/video/OhbjDd8DqzQ/видео.html
If you're still looking to book flights to Japan I saw return flights to Tokyo from London in May and/or June for around £450 with KLM which is bloody good if you don't mind a connection going both ways. I'm just about to book it myself.
So is it cheaper/ better to buy plane tickets and book hotels at the same time? Or does it not really make much difference? What about insurance? Don’t they usually ask you about that when you buy a plane ticket? Sorry, I’ve never planned a holiday before…
You don't need to book flights and hotels together. Book the flights on the airline's website, and for hotels, shop around and compare prices - the prices vary on each hotel booking website so there isn't one that's always best. Once you've got the flights booked and you have your dates locked in, get your travel insurance (so you're covered for cancellation). There are hundreds of companies that do travel insurance if you search online! Some credit cards include travel insurance too.
Love your videos. We are going to Tokyo soon. Wish your book wasn’t so expensive. $65 is a bit steep. Thank you
Which currency is that? In USD it's just under $20. If it's the shipping that's coming out as expensive, let me know which country & I'll see what other options there are.
@@cakeswithfaces I was looking at your book on Amazon. How do I get your book at $20. USD? I don’t mind paying for shipping. Thank you so much
@@michaelmcgann7480 The best place to order is my website: www.cakeswithfaces.co.uk/product/japan-travel-guide-book/
There's worldwide shipping. It's £16 plus £9 shipping to the USA (about $30 total).
Be sure to add your phone number at checkout as I'm using a different delivery company at the moment - they're very fast and includes tracking, but they need a phone number just in case of any problems. Thank you!
Just checked Amazon US, it's being sold by someone who isn't me. They must be buying it from my shop and selling it on (at a huge mark-up!).
Awesome useful video once again, thank you so much Amy! I was wondering if you need any jabs or vaccinations before you go to Japan?
Thank yous! :-) No, you don't have to have any vaccinations. I've read there are ones you can have if you want to - like if you're travelling to the countryside and are worried about nasty mosquitos for example, but I've never had any myself. :-)
Ah ok, awesome =D Yeah I've heard the mosquitos and other insects in countryside Japan are huge! Thankfully I'm only going to Tokyo this time =P
princesscrazybookworm You’ll be safe in Tokyo! Apparently there are cockroaches but I’ve never seen one. Phil looked up all the scary insects once - I wouldn’t recommend it unless you want nightmares!!
Yup, not gonna do that XD I'll just make sure to get some insect repellent and keep my wits about me =P
Hope you see this. I'm hoping to go out in November from the UK. How did you book your Ghibli tickets? Is voyager worth using? Also is there a good site for the pop up cafes?
On the Studio Ghibli Museum website there are links to the official ticket agents for each country. Follow the link and order from them. When I booked the process was a bit strange and you had to provide several choices for dates you could go, then they picked one for you (they might have changed it now). Book them as early as you can because it sells out every day! They limit numbers so it's not too crowded. I usually hear about pop up cafes online - I follow a lot of Japan blogs etc on Twitter! I don't know of a one-stop listing of them - tell me if you find one as it'd be really useful!! :-)
@@cakeswithfaces you're a gem!
Which link did you use for the UK as they both seemed to be tour operators :/
Also, videos are awesome especially as you seem local to me (near Birmingham too) so they've been massively useful! Thank you!!
@@rikkufairyglade I got mine from JTB Europe.
I just remember how many things I wanted to know before I first went to Japan - that's partly why I make my videos! :-)
Some people do need visa, so I think it would be nice to mention that person needs to check this factor before trip.
Yes, I don't know about visas for other countries - and if you're staying for more than 90 days it would be a different kind of visa.
Thank you,this video was very helpful. I am traveling to Japan for the 1st time in November to exhibit at Design Festa. I'm very nervous as I am going alone and my Japanese is limited. I was wondering if you have any experience selling your merch abroad and if you have any tips? Thank you!
How exciting! I'd love to go to Design Festa, it looks amazing and so creative. I've never taken my stall abroad - on the whole you'll be fine not knowing much Japanese, because lots of signs and menus etc are in English, and it's amazing how much you can communicate with miming and pointing, etc! If I was going to have a stall though, I'd pick some common phrases & FAQs, translate them, and make some cards to hold up just in case people don't understand. In shops it's quite common for people to use a calculator to show the total price, so that might be useful on your stall.
I do have one question with pocket wifi. I ordered mine, and I am having them deliver it to my hotel for when I get there. Should I call the hotel prior to leaving to let them know this is coming, so the will for sure hold it for me? What do you do, and how does it work out for you?
I've picked mine up from the airport before. I'd imagine the hotel would be used to receiving wifis for other people so unless it says on your booking, you probably don't need to notify them.
Hi Amy. Thank you for your insightful video. Travelling to japan is expensive so my time will be limited there. How would I make pen pals in japan? I’ve used a website for pen pals for a while but got no luck. Just thought you had a better idea. 😁.
Amardeep Atwal You could try Hello Talk? It’s an app for practicing languages - even if you don’t want to write in Japanese, there are lots of Japanese people on there who want to practice their English.
Cakes with Faces thank you for suggesting app. I’ve tried ‘hi native’ app before. Especially Pokemon + the game boy was a huge part of my early days. I owe so much to japan for the memories. 💕🇯🇵.
could you elaborate more on the visa
For UK citizens, if it's a tourist trip for up to 90 days, you don't need to apply for a visa in advance. They give you a slip to fill in on the plane - you can see it in my flying to Japan video: ruclips.net/video/kfAitP2Zv5w/видео.html I'm not sure if that's the same for other countries, so I'd do a quick search for "(your country) visa for japan" just to make sure.
How do I book Studio Ghibli museum? The website was really confusing and it said they didn't book tickets till the month of
waverli On the website there’s a list of agents for each country, who you have to book through. With the UK one, it’s an unusual process where you select 3 dates you want to go, then they send you the tickets for one of those days.
What about phonecharger? In Europe we have different charger than in Japan. 🤔
You need to take a plug adapter. Japanese plugs have 2 pins - search for "Japan plug adapter" to see what it looks like.
Any recommendations on a travel insurance company?
Check prices on a comparison site. Mine's through my bank account - it's an account that you have to pay for each month, but it comes out less than travel insurance on its own would be, and includes mobile phone insurance and a few other things as well.
@@cakeswithfaces ok cool, thanks!
What's a jr pass? 🤔
Japan Rail Pass. It's a pass for foreigners so you can go on most trains in Japan for free, as much as you want. :-) More about it in this video --> ruclips.net/video/rvqitrtmziY/видео.html
dont bother with wi-fi get an unlimited data sim at the airport, stick that in your phone and you good to go
Yes that's a good option too! I just get wifi so we can connect more than one device to it (you could just get more sims of course..!) :-)
@@cakeswithfaces i recommend the unlimited sim because each person can have one and can go of on there own. if you need to talk to each other you have what app
@@russellwilliams9437 Yes that's a good point! I had to go without wifi when we did separate things one time.
hayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
hotel ???? what !!!!!!! not airbnb ???? are you rich ?
Just my personal choice :-)
Especially with airbnb being cancelled because of Japanese inn law enforcement