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**TornadoPD** · 03-03-2010, 02:55 PM

Buy a JR pass, though you may not have time for that now. If you don't get a JR pass, get a Suica card; even though it's not going to save you money, it's a lot faster and less hassle than getting a ticket every time.

Eat cheaply at Yoshinoya. Try lots of different foods for dinner. Go to a sento at least once.

If you find someone who speaks English decently, don't constantly try to use your Japanese on them. Speak English.

Bring comfortable shoes and be prepared for a lot of walking and standing.

Bring some kind of small bag (or buy one) so you can carry your wallet, camera, DS -- whatever -- around with you and not lose them.

If you have a small, collapsible umbrella that you like, bring it. Otherwise buy one as soon as you get here. A raincoat would be nice too.

It would help to know which part of Japan you'll be in.

03-03-2010, 02:55 PM	#2
TornadoPD Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 414 Senior Member	Buy a JR pass, though you may not have time for that now. If you don't get a JR pass, get a Suica card; even though it's not going to save you money, it's a lot faster and less hassle than getting a ticket every time. Eat cheaply at Yoshinoya. Try lots of different foods for dinner. Go to a sento at least once. If you find someone who speaks English decently, don't constantly try to use your Japanese on them. Speak English. Bring comfortable shoes and be prepared for a lot of walking and standing. Bring some kind of small bag (or buy one) so you can carry your wallet, camera, DS -- whatever -- around with you and not lose them. If you have a small, collapsible umbrella that you like, bring it. Otherwise buy one as soon as you get here. A raincoat would be nice too. It would help to know which part of Japan you'll be in.
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