Tips and Tricks

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  • Hæv en MASSE kontanter fra start, der er limit på hvor meget man kan hæve om dagen i Japan. Kort virker ikke, eller bliver ikke accepteret de fleste steder.. Det er stadig et cash-based society. 

  • Slå 3g og data fra før i sætter telefonen i fly mode når i skal flyve, for det enkle sekund hvor man tænder den og sætter det fra når man er landet, kan man allerede have mistet mange hundrede kroner på data (Gjorde jeg☹ ), når dit data limit i udlandet på 5 sekunder.

  • Buy Simcard (Can be ordered from home so it is ready in the airport when you arrive)

  • Google Maps is amazing in Japan – Used it constantly (If you have an account, then you can save places you want to go, then you know where to go, even if you do not have internet) ‘Save’ all the spots before going out. 

  • Best time to visit Japan – September to November (October) 

  • Japanese movie/series to get in the mood: Departure (Oscar Nominee), Shoplifters. Tampopo. Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories. 

  • Podcasts: Abroad in japan (travel), Learn Japanese: Japanese Survival Phrases (Language)

  • Bring something ‘traditional’ from your home country (candy, sweets ect.). 

  • Women only train carriages is a thing (due to sexual assault/harassment) 

  • Looking for wi-fi, find Starbucks and use theirs (or similar places)

  • Taxi doors open themselves. 

  • Do not tip (It’s not a thing in Japan, and can therefore be considered rude and awkward)

  • Most establishments (restaurants, bars, stores) are not located on the ground floor like in Denmark – Check out the other floors as well.

  • Train card can be given back after use, så får du dine penge tilbage.

  • Do not follow anyone into a bar in Shinjuku (Scam)

  • Bringing Gifts home?

    • Go to Don Quijote (Awesome store that has everything)

    • Kappabashi Street for Knives or kicthen stuff etc. (ceramics studio in the area, check google)

    • Loft Store (Shibuya)

  • Honorable Mentions: Nikko Village, Kamakura, Takachiho Gorge, Jigokudani, Kagoshima, Kusatsu Onsen, Kamikōchi, kabira bay

  • Additional Inspiration: https://www.abroadinjapan.com/map