Pre-Flight Essentials (1-hour time difference)
Passport (your golden ticket!)
ID card (optional backup – didn’t need mine)
Local cash + cute coin purse (¥10,000 JPY for charming street vendors)
Credit card + bank card (look for UnionPay acceptance)
Suica card + Apple Pay (pre-loaded with ¥3,000 JPY for seamless transit)
Phone essentials: strap + power bank + data package (enable international roaming!
China Mobile offers 5G for 5 days – stackable packages available). Pro tip: Activate data roaming before touchdown.
Data plan: ~15GB for 4 days (already secured 12GB)
Plug adapter (surprise! Japan’s two-prong outlets work with most devices)
Travel insurance: “Xingzhe Wuyou” 5-day overseas coverage
Hotel confirmation (English version saved as PDF)
VJW QR code – your express pass!
Complete on VJW website 1 week early for smooth arrival (Japan’s digital customs: QR code + self-service kiosk = no paperwork, faster clearance).
Single-entry visa? Print a backup copy (though I never needed mine).
Must-Have Apps 
Google Maps (your navigation superhero – routes, subway, even dinner reservations!)
Suica app (magic mobile payments – just tap & go!)
KuliKuli (your menu decoder ring – no more guessing games)
VoiceTra (break language barriers instantly)
Klook (exclusive deals on top attractions)
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