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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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Must-have Japan travel apps for 2026: Google Maps, Translate, Visit Japan Web, Mobile Suica, SmartEX / JR East, transit backups, Tabelog, and PayPay.
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Visit Japan Web lets you pre-register immigration, customs, and (if needed) quarantine info online, then skip the paper forms and use the fast-track QR gates at the airport. Here's exactly how to fill it out.