Ep.74 We spent 42 days on our first trip to Japan and learned so much that we wish we had known before we visited. We talk about navigating busy train stations, dining, culture, etiquette, high-tech toilets, and more! And the locals are so kind and helpful! This is your ultimate first-timer’s guide.
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We visited Japan from mid October to November 21, ,2023
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Chapters:
00:00 - Start
00:59 - Stop at an ATM first when you arrive!
01:21 - Use the train network in Japan!
05:28 - Make sure to buy a transit card
07:57 - Taking a bullet train?
10:20 - Walking around Japanese cities
12:18 - Japan knows how to kill germs
14:11 - Grab a pastry or three
14:39 - Convenience Stores in Japan
15:21 - English menus are available
18:16 - Learn key phrases in Japanese
20:13 - How do you operate Japanese toilets?
21:37 - How to save money shopping in Japan
22:57 - How clean are Japanese cities?
24:16 - Do you tip in Japan?
24:31 - What is with the slippers in Japan?
25:25 - OUTTAKES
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