Do This BEFORE Arriving in Japan!

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This is what you need to know BEFORE arriving in Japan!
What you do in that first hour can set the tone for the rest of your stay.
So, it’s your first hour on the ground and you’re ready to go explore the country! But before you head out of the airport, there are several things you MUST do! You need Wi-Fi / Internet, Japanese Yen, Transportation information, train information and MORE!
Also before you arrive, there are steps you need to take to ensure an awesome Japan adventure - things like getting a Japan Rail Pass, downloading Japan travel apps, get information on Japan borders 2023, scheduling a Japan shuttle bus, and MUCH more!
This video will help you get set up quickly so you can get out and start enjoying everything Japan has to offer and do it with confidence.
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Here’s a list of helpful websites and apps that I mentioned in the video:
Japan Travel Information
www.japan-guide.com
Japan Rail Pass
japanrailpass.net
Start aligning your sleep schedule with Japan Time
Current time in Japan: www.timeanddate.com/worldcloc...
Papago Translation app
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Apple: apps.apple.com/us/app/naver-p...
Deepl Translation app
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Apple: apps.apple.com/us/app/deepl-t...
Japan Transit Planner / Train app
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Apple: apps.apple.com/us/app/japan-t...
Pasmo app
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Apple: apps.apple.com/jp/app/pasmo/i...
Suica app
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Apple: apps.apple.com/jp/app/suica/i...
Waze app
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Apple: apps.apple.com/us/app/waze-na...
Google Translate app
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Apple: apps.apple.com/us/app/google-...
Google Maps app
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Apple: apps.apple.com/us/app/google-...
Japan Border Customs Website
www.customs.go.jp/english/sum...
Vaccine requirements and Border Measures:
www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_...
www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/covid-19/b...
Wi-Fi and Sim Card Services
anyfone.jp/
www.jalabc.com/
Luggage Forwarding Services
www.jalabc.com/
www.global-yamato.com/en/hand...
Shuttle Bus Services
www.keikyu-bus.co.jp
webservice.limousinebus.co.jp...
Current Exchange Rates
www.x-rates.com/table/?from=J...
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
02:16 - Translation Apps
02:36 - Navigation Apps
04:45 - Airport Security and Customs
05:10 - Vaccine Requirements
06:00 - Getting Wi-Fi and Sim Cards
07:10 - Luggage Forwarding Services
08:15 - Currency Exchange
09:50 - Transportation from the airport
10:21 - Car Rental
10:31 - Getting Around by Train
10:55 - Japan Rail Passes
11:35 - Pasmo and Suica Cards
14:05 - Navigating from Airport to your First Destination
17:55 - Changing Trains
20:35 - Message from Japan to YOU!

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@DiscoveringJapan1 3 ай бұрын

UPDATE: This video contains SOME outdated information. Please check my latest video with the most up-to-date information: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rryHariKztillZc.html

@bairdterris8437 2 ай бұрын

Is it just me or am I spending this whole video dancing to the music

@scottb828 Жыл бұрын

For anyone who has used the Japan Rail Pass before the pandemic, it’s been drastically changed for the better. In place of the little booklet pass, it’s now the same as any reserved seat ticket and can be passed through the turnstiles instead of shown to the ticketing staff. The only issue I had was keeping it separate from other tickets since it looks the same (but with a QR code and it says Japan Rail Pass with the dates on it).

@wwagner64 Жыл бұрын

This is true . Just used it. It's like a regular rail pass

@ernestoguevara8599 Жыл бұрын

@@wwagner64 so we use the same ticket everytime we pass the turntiles?

@oyveyshalom Жыл бұрын

Can you use it when reserving seats on the shinkansen ticket machine?

@ramongardose7606 Жыл бұрын

@@oyveyshalom yes you just scan the QR code

@fay2212 Жыл бұрын

I have a question about it since I'm going to buy it this month. How does it work in the Shinkansen? Because I'll be travelling with bigger luggage, I will need the seat at the back with more space. Can I purchase those in advance do you know? Also, Do I just show the staff the pass when I'm boarding or do I use the pass to purchase the ticket for Shinkansen?

@ppppw2 11 ай бұрын

When I went to Japan the first time. On one day I had entered a station and I was so tired from the day I just could not figure out where to go as it had structural works everywhere with not alot of signs, I asked someone and they walked with me a few minutes to exactly where I needed to go. The guy was so nice 😭😭😭 I thanked him so much

@zowie8888able 8 ай бұрын

That's the Japanese for you

@Rockinryoko23 10 ай бұрын

This far and away the best video showing what to do before and when arriving in Japan. It manages to cover everything, from someone who knows what they are talking about and without endless me-me- me waffle and promotion. Such a change from all the You-tubers and influencers who base their info on their one trip. I particularly appreciated all the footage of signages and ticket machines. So much has changed from my first trip twenty years ago. Would definitely recommend this video to first-time visitors

@DiscoveringJapan1 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. I just tried to make a video that answered all of the questions I had when I first moved to Japan.

@felix5150x Жыл бұрын

This video has a lot of great information. I feel like I have to make a comment regarding using a SIM card or pocket wifi. SIM cards are throttled and basically only give 2G speeds, whereas a pocket wifi will give you up to 5g depending on the unit. On one of my trips I had both and tested the bandwidth rates, the pocket wifi easily won. Another option is to have an international plan on your phone, but that can be expensive depending on data usage. Personally I prefer Japan Wireless and have it waiting for me at my hotel. Whether you fly into Haneda or Narita, you will have free wifi. I plan my route before I leave the airport and take screenshots of the route and already have the google maps for the area I'm staying in downloaded to my phone. Another option for a physical Pasmo or SUICA card is to have the app loaded on your phone, although I have heard of recharging issues at some train stations, but they can easily be recharged at 7/11. One more thing, not all ATMs accept foreign debit cards, but all 7/11s have at least one ATM that does. Personally I try to make sure I have more cash than I plan for because a lot of smaller shops and restaurants still don't accept credit cards or ATM. Have fun!

@DiscoveringJapan1 Жыл бұрын

Yes. Very good feedback. As far as using Suica/Pasmo on your phone, I've noticed it only works on iPhone. If only in Japan for a short time, its my opinion that using the card is just simpler and you'll have it as a souvenir.

@danielkim672 Жыл бұрын

for the Pocket wifi, is it better to reserve in advance or is it easy to pick up at the airport? Is there any difference in price in reserve in advance or buying at airport?

@chiiapets Жыл бұрын

so if i get international data there is no need to purchase a sim or pocket wifi ?

@marielatuchi406 Жыл бұрын

How does pocket wi-fi work? Going to Tokyo and Kyoto with my kids in July.

@Soul.Munchie Жыл бұрын

love the note on when life gives you break, take it

@RAJESHSHARMA-ei1mv 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for a simple reassuring v-log...👍👍

@zyhon881 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this amazing video.

@AMELINAMERIKIA1 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for all the helpful tips! 😊

@josephting7219 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, very helpful! Thanks for taking the time to provide info for other travellers travelling to Japan.

@catherinefrancom4531 Жыл бұрын

Great informational video!

@The12dangs Жыл бұрын

I'm going next month. Thank you for the wonderful tips and guidance.

@velohim4690 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, much appreciated.🎉🎉🎉

@YuliiaCurious 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for valuable piece of advice!

@raulmontoya4870 Жыл бұрын

So far the best information video I’ve seen.

@RoseRose-bk1cf Жыл бұрын

Very clear, precise and straight to the point. Thanks for the helpful tips.

@85AngelRogue Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that you did a step by step on the transit Really helpful for my trip in June

@janiekcarney5482 Жыл бұрын

Thank you the links. Worth the watch.

@chrisnguyen5057 Жыл бұрын

Thanks and appreciate for sharing

@Crococdile Жыл бұрын

Very clear and detailed. Thanks a lot for the video!

@danofromsano7322 Жыл бұрын

Excellent advice! 👍

@ShaunasWorld950 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the helpful information!

@Flatheadmedia1 Жыл бұрын

OUTSTANDING video. Thank you for taking the time to film this.

@CaitlinHachman Жыл бұрын

This video was extremely helpful, thank you!

@msidoki Жыл бұрын

THE BEST MOST HELPFUL VIDEO I'VE SEEN SO FAR! Thank you!!!

@ep3931 Жыл бұрын

THIS VIDEO SO HELPFUL!!! Thank youuu

@habeascorpus6604 4 ай бұрын

Great presentation! Thank you.

@outandabout9794 Жыл бұрын

Excellent and current advice! Just what I was looking for, THANK YOU!

@InangAlfian 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful japan

@danmiller123 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the many useful tips! Im looking foward to visit japan soon!

@mylittlepond2287 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! This walk through video is very detailed and super helpful.

@user-zn1bd7tm3b 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Sir for the valuable advice

@Restless_Being 6 ай бұрын

This video is so good. This is such a good prep for Japan. Thank you! 💗

@tchanrosewood 3 ай бұрын

I like the detail in the transit from the airport.

@gatheredplantmedicine9519 Жыл бұрын

Thanksfor the info on the train app, very useful!

@robindong3802 Жыл бұрын

I am going to Japan next month, so happy to see this video. Thank you so much.

@aboveandleon4267 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Informative and to the point. Loved the encouraging tone throughout the video and the constant reassuring that "you'll do great". Thank you!

@nomoresmores Жыл бұрын

This is an amazing guide with in an depth guide and walk through, Im glad he's actually showing around on where to go.

@officialcrit6685 Жыл бұрын

Could literally watch these kinds of videos all day, it all went so smooth!

@ranaronama Жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Well done sir.

@tseringla22 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this awesome video Sir.🙏

@Samhaiine Жыл бұрын

the train step by step was so freaking useful! Thank you

@cruepprich Жыл бұрын

Excellent Video. Thanks!

@athomas9661 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this fantastic welcome video. It's the best one I've come across. The step-by-step instructions and visuals are perfect. ❤

@jaykazubee Жыл бұрын

This is such a wonderful resource! I’m adding this video to my list for when a group of friends and I plan our trip. Thank you so much! ❤

@anahata8870 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making your self useful.

@spirit_sis Жыл бұрын

This was an incredible video. Thank you so much!

@senatorcthulu1815 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, the walkthrough of getting out of the airport and using the trains will be a life saver for me in the summer. Thank you.

@hamidja1537 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@sxxchrju Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. They are all excellent tips for first time traveller in Japan.

@cuanloader2781 11 ай бұрын

This play-by-play style video with actual examples is genius! Super helpful and clear, thanks so much !!

@luisaa9532 4 ай бұрын

I loved your video. The explanation is so clear and helpful. Thank you so much 😀👍

@bruin1989 9 ай бұрын

Traveling to Japan in Dec 2023. Thanks for the helpful hints.

@RitaStevenson-kq5vw 24 күн бұрын

The luggage forwarding services is the best thing ever. Really makes getting around so much easier

@bettyescoubet8643 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video and very helpful, it will help us for our Japan’s trip in April, thank you very much, can’t wait to see the next one 😊

@smzig Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this. Planning a trip to Japan later this year and navigating the rail system seemed daunting. This was a big help.

@jillianoldfield2300 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Useful and helpful. Thanks!

@paigemattke8952 Жыл бұрын

What a helpful video. Im planning a trip for the summer of 2023 and your tips will come in very handy.

@Miatomars 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the usefully information! This will help us so much planning our Japan trip!

@scottfreckle237 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant video with clear easy to understand information, I'm feeling that bit mor confident about my trip now

@abrahamholguin4223 Жыл бұрын

This was a great video. On my first trip it was a lot of just figuring out everything for me and my family I will be using these tips on my next trip in April. Thanks again for the video

@LuvJapAnime 7 ай бұрын

Very informative video. I think the best I've seen so far. Really appreciate the guide on how to take the train in Japan.

@coreykang5599 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is very helpful! Traveling to Japan on Saturday.

@MohitUnfiltered Жыл бұрын

I have seen so many videos on this topic and this one comes to be the best..!! Good Job.

@dipbleu 4 ай бұрын

This is one of the most thoroughly video in terms of instructions with sights and sounds…Thank you so much!

@oliviakupa2807 Жыл бұрын

Heading to Japan in May 2023, look forward to more great info

@melindatorralba6150 Жыл бұрын

This is very helpful for first time traveling to Japan , specially translator and train guides..Thank you!!!

@anapalenciano9343 9 ай бұрын

Super helpful. Thank you very much indeed !

@888buzzz Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks.

@user-fc9ry4gu3q 10 ай бұрын

Well done! Sweet video.

@highbaritone 7 ай бұрын

Wonderful video. Thank you.

@MizzC625 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you so much!

@lifewithjackie6383 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I found this video very helpful and I’m taking down notes. I will watch your other videos to get some information. Thanks so much.

@Hi-Def 5 ай бұрын

Your video has given me a HUGE confident boost for when I go to Japan in a couple months. THANK YOU!! Amazing work you did here.

@clinical_caliber 2 ай бұрын

this comment is now a couple of months old. i hope your enjoying japan 🎉😁

@clarkb475 9 ай бұрын

SO helpful!! thank you!

@blkmamba 11 ай бұрын

Great video. Very helpful!

@Indpendnt27 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, my friend.

@DUHRIZEO Жыл бұрын

The step by step out of the airport and railway really puts the the last bit of tension I had at ease. Great video!

@elishamorgan Жыл бұрын

I'm all booked and in the final planning stages of my trip to Japan. I've lived and traveled in two other foreign countries, but regardless of that experience, I cannot express how amazingly helpful this video is. Reading about it these things is great and preps you a bit, but seeing it first hand (especially since I've been to Haneda before on a layover) is invaluable. I'll be flying into Narita this time, but your summaries and video footage truly is exceptional. Thank you!

@sarifahfatimah6453 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, greatly appreciated

@veget_asian Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for step-by-step instruction❤

@letaiyee Жыл бұрын

Very helpful video! Followed most of your advices as we are going to Japan next year!

@brendanramroth3067 Жыл бұрын

Excellent instructional video. While I have traveled in Tokyo several times before, I have never been brave enough to take the local rail system. This video has changed my apprehension regarding this. Thanks so much for making this once daunting task, much easier to navigate. Cant wait for July and the sights, sounds and smells of Tokyo and Kyoto. Thanks and be well my friend. Hugs from Sanford, NC.

@steakiefrags1866 Жыл бұрын

Im planning to go to japan in the near future. Thank you so much for this video

@JK-tz6kk Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sir. Arriving in January and your video and resource list is quite amazing. 😊✌

@andreasbaumann3993 10 ай бұрын

I was 22 years old when I visited Japan (my first foreign country in 1981). Now, more than forty years later, I want, much more, I need to visit Japan again. At that time I was in Tokyo, Yokohama, Kobe, Osaka and other cities whose names I have long forgotten. This video is very good for my case. Thank you very much, Andreas.

@thomassunter3717 6 ай бұрын

Wow what a helpful video. Thanks for taking your time to show all this helpful info, buying the Suica card and station walk throughs are just perfect. It taken a lot of stress off the arrival. Thanks

@AlexKeith17 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video and your insight into the language translation. I hope my trip to Japan goes smoothly.

@suefern Жыл бұрын

Very detailed information and clearly conveyed. It will be helpful during my November 2022 trip.

@saracosta620 10 ай бұрын

Very to the point and practical. Thank you.

@cwillox4253 8 ай бұрын

Thank you the video, I really appreciate it.

@carlcard7 Жыл бұрын

It's probably going to be a few years before I can get to Japan but it was still fun to watch this guide, great job on the video and thanks for sharing!

@jordanaimee2932 Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy I found this vid! I'm going to japan soon for a solo trip and im so nervous, this put me at ease

@bigpat728 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you

@ellenkoga6887 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this helpful video. I checked out a few online first visits but you filled in a lot more very useful information. For a single woman traveling alone I just feel much more at ease. I know the Japanese people are friendly and helpful so I'm studying up on the etiquette because it's important. Thanks for the reminder!

@ShaunasWorld950 6 ай бұрын

Thank you