Touchdown
Packing Wisely & Airport Touchdown
🎒 Packing for Japanese Infrastructure
Optimizing physical gear for a zero-trash, heavy-coin, and high-walking environment.
Guide Coverage:
- Slip-On Footwear for Temple and Restaurant Entrances
- Zippered Coin Pouches for Yen Cash Management
- Personal Trash Bags for Public Sidewalk Disposal
✈️ Airport Terminal Logistics
Managing your first hour on the ground, luggage shipping, and cash collection.
Guide Coverage:
- Fee-Free Cash Withdrawals at 7-Eleven ATMs
- Luggage Forwarding (Takkyubin) Counter Protocols
- Airport Express Train Terminal Boarding
🚄 Bullet Train Luggage Rules
Understanding strict size dimensions and seat reservation laws on the Shinkansen.
Guide Coverage:
- Oversized Baggage Dimension Limits (161cm–250cm)
- Booking Seats with Dedicated Luggage Space via SmartEX
- Non-Compliance Fees and On-Board Storage
⛩️ Crucial Etiquette for Your First Day
Core cultural rules to prevent social friction upon landing.
Guide Coverage:
- The Strict Non-Tipping Mandate
- Stationary Consumption Rules for Street Food
- Regional Escalator Standing Directions (Tokyo vs. Osaka)