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First-Time Japan Checklist: What to Do Before You Fly (2026)
First-time Japan checklist for foreigners: visas, Visit Japan Web, eSIM, Suica, cash, hotels by city, what to book ahead, and a day-one plan that won’t ruin the trip.
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First-time Japan checklist for foreigners: visas, Visit Japan Web, eSIM, Suica, cash, hotels by city, what to book ahead, and a day-one plan that won’t ruin the trip.
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Common Japan travel mistakes foreigners make — overpacking itineraries, wrong hotel bases, no cash, skipping train etiquette, and booking the wrong things too late.