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Carry a small plastic bag in your daypack to hold your trash until you get back to your hotel.

While Japan is incredibly welcoming and safe, it operates on a set of unique cultural and logistical systems. To help you navigate the land where the sun originates, here are five highly practical tips to ensure your first adventure goes smoothly. 🚄 1. Master the Art of the IC Card Carry a small plastic bag in your daypack

If you are chatting with your travel companions, keep your voices low. 🚄 1

While digital payments are growing, Japan still loves cash. However, your absolute best friend for daily logistics will be an (like Suica or Pasmo in Tokyo, or ICOCA in Osaka). What it is: A rechargeable smart card. However, your absolute best friend for daily logistics

If you are desperate, you can usually find recycling bins specifically for bottles and cans next to vending machines, and small trash cans inside or just outside convenience stores. 🤫 4. Follow the Golden Rule of Public Transit: Silence