You MUST do this BEFORE Arriving in Japan

You MUST do this BEFORE Arriving in Japan | 2024

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You MUST do this BEFORE Arriving in Japan | 2024
This is what You MUST do this BEFORE Arriving in Japan | 2024
What you do in that first hour can set the tone for the rest of your trip.
This is a necessary update to a video I released in October 2022 that gives you the most current information about arriving in Japan.
Old version here - • Do This BEFORE Arrivin...
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...
Welcome Suica:
www.jreast.co.jp/e/downloads/...
Passmo Passport:
www.pasmo.co.jp/visitors/en/buy/
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...
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...
Airalo E-SIMs:
www.airalo.com/
WiFi and Sim Card Services:
anyfone.jp/
www.jalabc.com/
Luggage Forwarding Services & Information:
www.jalabc.com/
www.global-yamato.com/en/hand...
www.jrailpass.com/blog/transp...
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
02:38 - Translation Apps
05:12 - My Favorite Navigation App
07:20 - Arrival at Japan Airports
07:47 - Vaccine Requirements
08:23 - Luggage Forwarding Services
09:46 - Setting Up WiFi
10:55 - Special Request
11:14 - Currency Exchange
12:53 - General Tansportation Info
13:35 - Japan Rail System
13:59 - Japan Rail Passes
14:39 - Pasmo and Suica Cards
18:21 - How to Ride the Trains
20:46 - Changing Trains
22:18 - Finding your Station Exit
23:26 - Message from Japan to YOU!

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@mrpc8349 4 ай бұрын

Since it’s my dream trip going to Japan, when you said welcome to Japan, my eyes filled with tears. Thank you for the useful information. 🙏

@DiscoveringJapan1 4 ай бұрын

I was hoping someone would get that exact feeling at the end. ☺️

@NathalieCone 4 ай бұрын

SAME! 😭

@wherestheparty_ 3 ай бұрын

oh man, same here!! 🥲🥲

@user-ny5il1wp2k 3 ай бұрын

Same...

@-yu-5760 3 ай бұрын

we're always welcome from japan👍

@jiujitsukitty9319 17 күн бұрын

I just returned from my first trip to japan about 5 days ago. Spent ten days there discovering tokyo, kyoto and gion, ginza to osaka and nara...... i am from italy but have lived in the states for over 30 years and have traveled all over the world. I will say Japan has been eye opening. I will absolutely be going back next year to keep exploring and learning all that i can about this incredible country. I am head over heels for Japan ❤ This video is so great and will be of much help to everyone who visits Japan. Wonderful content, hats off to you!!!!! 🙌🥂

@LetsExplore307 3 ай бұрын

Some heroes don't wear capes. I been dreading the idea of Japan's public transportation since in my country is barely useful what we have here and I know my trip is in November but I'm the type of person who likes to plan and learn as much as I need before I head somewhere new. Thank you so much for such a detailed videos of how to navigate the airport and arriving at the busiest crossing in the world. The step by step and slow explanation really is fantastic help for future travelers to Japan.

@jay_bird83126 4 ай бұрын

I never knew i needed a step by step guide for getting out of the airport, turns out i really did haha. I'll be watching this once a week until my trip in October 🙏

@Enshin1006 3 ай бұрын

im going at the start of june and am doing as much research as possible

@Marchiones1 3 ай бұрын

Yaay, I am going in October, too. 😊 At least we have some time to do our research😄

@Lucerna_ 12 күн бұрын

I'm also going in October, this guide is really useful and I'll probably download it for good measure 😂

@nandayot 4 ай бұрын

This type of video is essential for anxiety people. Thank you!

@harno97 3 ай бұрын

Anxiety people aka introverts.😅

@EsOne4200 28 күн бұрын

And, I don't know if it actually helped or made my anxiety worse! ha!

@coolbrotherf127 2 ай бұрын

After many hours of being either on a plane or in an airport, finally laying in a bed is like the best feeling ever. My recommendation is not to plan anything to do until later in the day on the day after arrival. There's nothing more stressful that trying to race back out of the hotel after being exhausted from traveling all day before. Getting up later and having a relaxing lunch is a great way to just enjoy exploring the city.

@Suwawako 3 ай бұрын

I'm going from May 25 to June 9, and watching these videos over and over just never gets old!

@DiscoveringJapan1 3 ай бұрын

Feel free to let us know what else you'd like to see. I'm always open to new ideas.

@Suwawako 3 ай бұрын

@@DiscoveringJapan1 How about what there's to do in Okinawa?

@DiscoveringJapan1 3 ай бұрын

I've only been to Oki once and it was on a medical emergency flight. haha. WHEN I go, I'll definitely make a vid about it. Thanks for commenting!

@OnlyGrafting 3 ай бұрын

Will be arriving the evening of the 3rd and leaving late evening of the 18th June. About 15 and a bit days to spend.

@JJerseyGirl 3 ай бұрын

@@OnlyGraftingHave fun and make lists of the things you want to see, do, eat, and buy.

@LadyChaos1992 4 ай бұрын

this is by far the best video out there for going to Japan for beginners! Thank you for going into more detail and actually showing us how to do it using Google Maps.

@henrymartinez443 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this updated video! My trip to Japan is coming up at the end of February and I do appreciate you for this content.

@obi-wankenobi9543 4 ай бұрын

I have been to Japan as an exchange student already and knew most things but I get very anxious about the flight every time, so this video helped me to calm down! Thanks!

@DiscoveringJapan1 4 ай бұрын

The force will be with you!

@alynesoares4852 4 ай бұрын

Wow! What an amazing video! So much quality and information provided! Loved it! Going to Japan in May and this was highly useful! Much appreciated 🙏🏽😊

@honoryhonra 4 ай бұрын

Just what I needed. About to go visit Japan and this is a life saver. Thanks

@daliangovender-wo5vl 4 ай бұрын

I'm planning a trip this year and this has to be the most helpful video I've seen. Thank you for sharing!

@enidfontanez3045 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much. This has truly decreased my anxiety for my upcoming first time in Japan in March.

@ryandegrace4173 4 ай бұрын

this was super informative and helpful, thanks so much for creating this video. This eased alot of my stress and it seems very easy to navigate, thanks again!

@Hi-Def 4 ай бұрын

THANK YOU!!! This is THE video to watch for beginners.

@maritesmacasadia118 4 ай бұрын

This is great !!! I’ve watched hundreds of videos and have never seen a step by step through the subway system which is the number one thing I am worried about. I’ll be landing in Haneda and staying in Shibuya for a few days. Thank you !!! Can’t wait

@WAFBLOEF 4 ай бұрын

This video was the perfect timing for my trip in march! Thanks :)

@ketkimodi2825 3 ай бұрын

This is the best video so far. Thank you so much.

@018saveme 2 ай бұрын

Haven't been to Japan on my own before and not since 2016. This was such a thorough and comprehensive guide and very useful. Thank you for sharing all the updated info!

@tahanitrips 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the detailed guide! This is very helpful and valuable - Thank you for your time and effort to create great quality videos for new visitors to Japan.

@Traveljet14 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. This updated video is most helpful for our upcoming trip end of Feb 2024.

@jwbuchan Ай бұрын

How did it go?

@laurajian4808 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Explanations are clear and helpful 👍

@alexbaer9997 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. This was super helpful. I was a bit worried 😅 (understatement). Your video has helped to expel those concerns. ❤

@cambry2115 2 ай бұрын

Such a great video! So helpful and easy to understand. Thank you for your time and sharing!

@averyferreras2802 4 ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you so much. You answer a lot of questions and have so many great recommendations. I sincerely appreciate your video.

@joysaintelien8110 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I am going to be visiting Japan this summer very helpful.

@nerminemohamed4601 4 күн бұрын

Thank you so much this is extremely useful...i love the way you made it easy for me , your voice also is phenomenal switch on my zen .... thanx again

@tailoredtrippers 4 ай бұрын

Than you for this super helpful video. Will be traveling there next week! 🎉

@michaelturner6358 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely terrific! Thank you!

@MVarlakova 4 ай бұрын

I felt a big relief after wathching this tuto. Thank you

@user-je6nw4gg8q 2 ай бұрын

This was SO HELPFUL!! Thank you so much!!

@japanphoenix2010 4 ай бұрын

This is great! I used to live in Chigasaki from 1994-99 and things have definitely changed since then. We're planning a trip this summer to Aomori, Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokushima for the Awa Odori Festival. Your video was very helpful!

@KOle-hj5xq 3 ай бұрын

Really informative and high quality video. Thanks for creating this!

@alexrv 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, excellent and informative video, one of the best of it's kind.

@INFP-T50 3 ай бұрын

By the way, in Japan there is no tipping system left over from slavery.

@jjs6637 Ай бұрын

Informative, concise, essential. Thank you, this has been incredibly useful and has greatly put my mind at ease. Excellent thanks again.

@dafydd359 4 ай бұрын

Really appreciate the effort that went into detailing this, looking forward to visiting Japan with my fiancée in a few months ❤

@aibao_eipariru_april 25 күн бұрын

Probably the most well put-together Japan prep video I’ve ever come across. 👍

@cvk108 3 ай бұрын

This is great content as I am taking my family to Japan in June and this video will be used as part of our research. Well done. Yes, I've subscribed and liked 🙂

@Indpendnt27 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video, friend. Great informations.

@msmith155 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the update. I watched the original video!

@ajkoch813 4 күн бұрын

Hey! Thanks for the helpful video! Very informative. :)

@GypsyWitchCreations 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this! My boyfriend and I will be exploring Japan for the first time in March and this was super helpful

@MrZelektronz Ай бұрын

How did it go?

@fugurc 2 ай бұрын

thanks for this great video! i'm flying in two weeks and watching these videos help a lot.

@Hetsumani 2 ай бұрын

I'm going in a month. Thanks for the information, it's the most useful I've found

@kyleclark8958 3 ай бұрын

Loved that you walked through the station and showed it on the average day. Very useful. I know enough Japanese probably to ask for assistance without translation apps so it's been helping my anxieties about going but this video was great as well.

@Komainu959 Ай бұрын

Great video. As someone who has visited can confirm that there is solid advice in here as well as a bunch of stuff I didn't know!

@halonailsbyjules4417 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant. Travelling to a different suburb but this was so bloody helpful. Cheers.

@jose_the_great-jtg2441 2 ай бұрын

I'll be there in a couple week and was looking for a video to send some folks who never been and had a lot of questions about all the topics mentioned in your video! Saved myself a long message to all my friends lol. You are best!

@biankakent4421 Ай бұрын

Love the video so you can ‘travel’ with you and see it all. Great help 🤩

@begumerdem6744 2 ай бұрын

Best video for Japan, thanks

@chinhtaongo 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for great information.

@MikeArroyoMAFITNESS 4 ай бұрын

Great freaking video, dude. Thank you. You made all this sound so easy. Thank you.

@starlightdust2469 16 күн бұрын

Awesome video, informative, detailed but straight to the point. I’m definitely subscribing!

@Rejisama 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for this very informative video. I will be traveling to Japan later this week, your tips will be helpful 😁

@alanbogle7305 3 ай бұрын

I rarely comment but this video deserved it, excellent content and extremely useful on our first trip to Japan. Thank you!

@DiscoveringJapan1 3 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!

@natanielgi1 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, i will see it again before my trip to japan!

@Unmeijones 4 ай бұрын

I'm doing my itinerary for my trip in September to Japan. And this video is going to help so much.

@katruby5701 3 ай бұрын

Seriously good vid!! I felt my anxiety melting away. Thank you.

@Hoakaloa 10 күн бұрын

Thank you for a very helpful video.

@mysilvercoin 4 ай бұрын

Awesome video, Thanks a lot!!!

@melissachiem6166 4 ай бұрын

this video is very informative! I will be traveling to Japan in May 2024. Thank you

@annejame3395 4 ай бұрын

Very helpful info...I'm going to Japan end of February.

@roderickburns5151 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video!!!!

@Berebebessa 4 ай бұрын

Man, you´re saving me! Tks a lot!

@oliverseiler2871 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the video 😃👍🏻👍🏻

@sharonblythe3807 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for fantastic information!

@SutogoIchigo 3 ай бұрын

You are so awesome for making this video. This is extremely helpful. Im going to japan in july so i will live on your channel until then.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@DiscoveringJapan1 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@visom97 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you!

@alanstons8072 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this great video. Really well put together and made things easy to understand. We're going there this year in September. I never knew about google maps live view but i do now.

@JDanielAV 21 күн бұрын

I will go on September exactly to Haneda airport, this video was amazing!

@kathleengiacalone6053 4 ай бұрын

Great video! Now I’m less stressed for my upcoming trip!!

@rhondaurb 4 ай бұрын

This is very helpful thank you

@machodiglett2486 2 ай бұрын

2 weeks until I'll be in Japan for the first time, beyond excited and thanks for the tips.

@Icelandlover 3 ай бұрын

I'm leaving in a few days and this video is a Godsend! Arigto!

@DieDieEla 14 күн бұрын

Loved the Video. Very very helpful

@nathalieroland7764 2 ай бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks a lot.

@dwalker6868 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the video very helpful

@audreypangilinan6453 2 ай бұрын

Amazing video 🥳 lots of useful contents 👍

@sabithtpba 2 ай бұрын

Great video for my trip on 13th Apr to 21st April. Thank you❤

@Oberyn_Martell 2 ай бұрын

This was soo helpful. I'll be leaving for Japan in 1 month. Thank you so much

@johnp6987 4 ай бұрын

Some great info there. Cheers👍😄

@bastelkiste2242 Ай бұрын

Thank you, that was helpful.

@Kurosaki1234 4 ай бұрын

If I am not mistaken, when withdrawing money from the ATM, don't accept the bank conversion rate as you lose out a bit. Also check your daily withdrawal limit, best to have a few bank cards to make several withdrawals if needed.

@nateshf9303 4 ай бұрын

For me, a smarter way is to link the IC card mobile app (ICOCA for example) to my Apple Card to earn points and skip the 7-11 ATM machine which I used to get cash from a lot.

@ParaSF4 4 ай бұрын

So do I need to accept the local bank conversion? Or mine bank ones?

@jes1413 4 ай бұрын

Sorry, this might sound silly since I’m not too familiar with how to use atms for withdrawing yet, but is there a button that allows you to choose a different rate or how do I get a different conversion rate, please?

@Ohmycallyourmom 4 ай бұрын

Hello, could you elaborate on this a bit more? Thank you!

@halbailman 4 ай бұрын

To all the replies here, ignore the comment. I don't know what is meant by "ignore the conversion rate". I've been to Japan 6 times and, like any country to obtain cash, never saw an option about conversion rate. Quite simply, you don't have a choice than set by your bank. If you withdraw 10,000 yen, your bank will convert that to your home currency with its rate and debit your account. End of story! Any card these days should work. Insert, select English, and withdraw like you do anywhere.

@KeLonely 4 ай бұрын

I’m going next week for my birthday! I’m soooo EXCITED

@josephpinheiro9667 3 ай бұрын

Awesome video helped me heaps!!

@chrisburrows9758 4 ай бұрын

Really helpful video as I going to Japan in 2 weeks, and still a bit nervous and excited.

@TheRamblingSoul 3 ай бұрын

I'll be going to Japan for the first time during May (Golden Week, I know haha). This was super informative and helpful, thanks so much!

@AndyK665 4 ай бұрын

Amazingly helpful

@BlumbumProductions 2 ай бұрын

my trip starts in 4 Days and this Video helped me a lot, so thanks :)

@TrewDomko 3 ай бұрын

Super helpful video! Going to Japan in just a few days and was getting a bit nervous about it.

@BirdstyleX 4 ай бұрын

smooth info service. well done

@hannahholdway7968 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Primevals33 Ай бұрын

Outstanding information. Thanks.

@thomasbolton8373 2 ай бұрын

great vid, helps me alot tnx

@JoseGomez-zg3tm 16 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@user-jr2we6kq7o Ай бұрын

I wanna go there and thank you this is very helpful ^^

@arneberg9261 4 ай бұрын

Longing to visit Japan, meanwhile I¨m having a blast following you around ---

@amandaKMJ 2 ай бұрын

What an amazing video! I love it. Did you use to be a teacher? Audio, visual and content was so clear. Can’t wait!

@DiscoveringJapan1 2 ай бұрын

I moved to Japan 4 years ago during Japan's covid lockdown. At that time, I looked everywhere for a video like this, but couldn't find anything. That's why I put this together; so people don't have to struggle like I did...