20 MISTAKES TO AVOID! Don't do This in Japan, First-Time Traveler

Here are 20 mistakes to avoid when visiting Japan for the first time. We've visited Japan multiple times over the years, and we sometimes still make these mistakes. The most important thing is to be respectful. We appreciate when you buy Shinkansen train tickets through our affiliate link: https://geni.us/shinkansen UPDATED 2024 Mistakes to Avoid: https://youtu.be/iRsqQUXB5XY

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Flying into Narita Airport
00:39 Arriving between 11PM - 5AM
01:10 Not Pre-Ordering your JR Pass
01:41 Arriving late for your train
01:57 Thinking you cannot pay by credit card
02:42 Not knowing the conversion rate
03:10 Accepting marked up conversion rate
03:51 Showing up without pre-booking
04:35 Not knowing how to use the toilet
05:13 Assuming restaurants will provide forks & spoons
05:32 Missing breakfast
05:54 Not cleaning up after yourself
06:10 Expecting trash cans
06:47 Not taking off your shoes
07:17 Not packing waterproof shoes for summer
07:56 Talking too loudly in public
08:07 Not knowing any Japanese words
09:08 Not having internet on your phone
09:34 Packing too heavy
10:01 Not getting travel health insurance


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