This is what You MUST do this BEFORE Arriving in Japan | 2025
What you do in that first hour can set the tone for the rest of your trip.
This is a necessary update to a video I released in October 2022 that gives you the most current information about arriving in Japan.
Old version here - https://youtu.be/pjVT3YKFfeo
So, it’s your first hour on the ground and you’re ready to go explore the country! But before you head out of the airport, there are several things you MUST do! You need Wi-Fi / Internet, Japanese Yen, Transportation information, train information and MORE!
Also before you arrive, there are steps you need to take to ensure an awesome Japan adventure - things like getting a Japan Rail Pass, downloading Japan travel apps, get information on Japan borders 2025, scheduling a Japan shuttle bus, and MUCH more!
This video will help you get set up quickly so you can get out and start enjoying everything Japan has to offer and do it with confidence.
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Here’s a list of helpful websites and apps that I mentioned in the video:
Japan Travel Information:
https://www.japan-guide.com
Japan Rail Pass :
https://japanrailpass.net
Start aligning your sleep schedule with Japan Time:
Current time in Japan: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/japan/tokyo
Papago Translation app:
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.naver.labs.translator&hl=en&gl=US
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/naver-papago-ai-translator/id1147874819
Deepl Translation app:
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.deepl.mobiletranslator&hl=en&gl=US
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/deepl-translate/id1552407475
Welcome Suica:
https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/downloads/pdf/welcomesuica_e.pdf
Passmo Passport:
https://www.pasmo.co.jp/visitors/en/buy/
Pasmo app:
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobilepasmo.android&hl=en&gl=US
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/pasmo/id1489151487
Suica app:
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobilesuica.msb.android&hl=en&gl=US
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/suica/id1156875272
Google Translate app:
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.translate&hl=en&gl=US
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-translate/id414706506
Google Maps app:
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps&hl=en&gl=US
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-maps/id585027354
Japan Border Customs Website:
https://www.customs.go.jp/english/summary/passenger.htm
Vaccine requirements and Border Measures:
https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/covid-19/bordercontrol.html#2_1
Airalo E-SIMs:
https://www.airalo.com/
WiFi and Sim Card Services:
https://anyfone.jp/
https://www.jalabc.com/
Luggage Forwarding Services & Information:
https://www.jalabc.com/
https://www.global-yamato.com/en/hands-free-travel/scene02.html
https://www.jrailpass.com/blog/transporting-luggage-forwarding#:~:text=If%20having%20your%20luggage%20delivered,%C2%A51%2C500%20and%20%C2%A53%2C000
Shuttle Bus Services:
https://www.keikyu-bus.co.jp
https://webservice.limousinebus.co.jp/web/en
Current Exchange Rates:
https://www.x-rates.com/table/?from=JPY&amount=1
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
02:38 - Translation Apps
05:12 - My Favorite Navigation App
07:20 - Arrival at Japan Airports
07:47 - Vaccine Requirements
08:23 - Luggage Forwarding Services
09:46 - Setting Up WiFi
10:55 - Special Request
11:14 - Currency Exchange
12:53 - General Tansportation Info
13:35 - Japan Rail System
13:59 - Japan Rail Passes
14:39 - Pasmo and Suica Cards
18:21 - How to Ride the Trains
20:46 - Changing Trains
22:18 - Finding your Station Exit
23:26 - Message from Japan to YOU!