[AntonyJ]

Saw these on FB and thought might be useful


1. A good app on your phone to help with the language - I recommend Yomiwa.
2. Painkillers in Japan are rubbish, take your own but nothing containing codeine and don’t take too many. Also check the regulations if you need to take any prescription meds with you, there are a lot of restrictions.
3. Likewise on deodorant and toothpaste, take your own. Toothpaste in Japan doesn’t usually contain fluoride and comes in weird flavours like green tea 😖
4. If you’re anything like me and quite tall with largeish feet, don’t count on being able to buy much in terms of clothing or shoes which will fit.
5. If you can’t use chopsticks you could consider taking some cheats chopsticks?
6. Predominantly cash based society and cash machines can be relatively few and far between (even in the large cities) and not in operation all day every day. It is a very safe country, so don’t feel nervous about holding large amounts of cash at any one time, and arrange to have some with you when you go.