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Travel Essentials For Japan

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After traveling across Japan for a month, these are my top travel essentials for making your trip a breeze!
 
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Hands down the best shoes I have owned for general walking. When you are traveling and walking 20,000+ steps a day, good shoes are a must!
Women's GEL Shoes
 
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Keeping your feet dry and blister free is a must on any trip. These socks are so comfy and fast drying too!
Women's Dri-tech Moisture Socks
 
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A lot of public bathrooms in Japan don't have hand soap, so I recommend brining these handy sheets with you throughout your trip.
Antibacterial Paper Soap Sheets
 
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Be sure to bring an umbrella as the weather is rather unpredictable. This umbrella is also cute and compact!
COMPACT Travel Umbrella Windproof
 
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This mini fan will keep you cool and keeps its battery for 12-19 hours!
Handheld Mini Fan
 
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Keep your skin smooth with this compact razor kit!
Extra Smooth On The Go Razor
 
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Keep your clothes (and souvenirs;) organized with these packing cubes!
Packing Cubes
 
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Japan is very crowded and it is cumbersome to bring big bags around, especially on the train. Be polite and tidy with this compact bag!
Small Foldable Backpack
 
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You will always be using for phone for pictures and navigation, so make sure you never run out of juice!
Portable Charger with Built in Cables
 
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You will be walking a lot in Japan! Help relieve any aches and pains with this foot mask set:)
Tired, Achy Feet Mask
 
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In Japan business cards are very important and respected! If you have a small business, hand your business card to a Japanese friend with both hands (to show politeness). If you receive a business card from someone else, receive it with both hands an...
Business Cards
 
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Uniqlo is very popular in Japan! Japanese fashion overall is very modest, so if you want to try the current fashion for yourself, look no further than Uniqlo!
UNIQLO
 
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Vintage is very popular in Japan! You will see many women wearing long, flowing dresses inspired by colonial dresses. Fit right in with this beautiful, flowing floral dress:)
Vintage Floral Long Linen Dress
 
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Sun protection is huge in Japan, especially during the summer months! These are my absolute favorite sun hats. They provide great shade and are super fashionable!
Wallaroo Sun Hats
 
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Be sure to protect yourself from the strong sun with this all natural sun tan lotion, perfect for sensitive skin:)
Pure and Simple Sunscreen
 
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Cash is still king in Japan, so be prepared to carry around lots of cash and coins! Keep everything organized in this mini wallet:)
Minimalist Coin/ Card Wallet