20 MISTAKES TO AVOID! Don't do This in Japan, First-Time Traveler

Here are 20 mistakes to avoid when visiting Japan for the first time. We've visited Japan multiple times over the years, and we sometimes still make these mistakes. The most important thing is to be respectful. We appreciate when you buy Shinkansen train tickets through our affiliate link: https://geni.us/shinkansen UPDATED 2024 Mistakes to Avoid: https://youtu.be/iRsqQUXB5XY 🏝 Subscribe for travel tips and inspiration! Turn on the bell for notifications. https://www.youtube.com/c/KenshoQuest FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO 🎬 We appreciate the commissions we earn when you purchase through our affiliate links! 💕 Travel health insurance: https://safetywing.com/ambassador/refer/24749286 Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea tickets: https://geni.us/tokyodisney *Sorry, our Klook coupon code is no longer valid for Disney. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Flying into Narita Airport 00:39 Arriving between 11PM - 5AM 01:10 Not Pre-Ordering your JR Pass 01:41 Arriving late for your train 01:57 Thinking you cannot pay by credit card 02:42 Not knowing the conversion rate 03:10 Accepting marked up conversion rate 03:51 Showing up without pre-booking 04:35 Not knowing how to use the toilet 05:13 Assuming restaurants will provide forks & spoons 05:32 Missing breakfast 05:54 Not cleaning up after yourself 06:10 Expecting trash cans 06:47 Not taking off your shoes 07:17 Not packing waterproof shoes for summer 07:56 Talking too loudly in public 08:07 Not knowing any Japanese words 09:08 Not having internet on your phone 09:34 Packing too heavy 10:01 Not getting travel health insurance WATCH NEXT 🎞 Beginner's Guide to the JR Pass: https://youtu.be/fUn5MCYFjNU Guide to Traveling with Luggage in Japan: https://youtu.be/w0KnobpyfSI Score Reservations for Kirby Cafe: https://youtu.be/V2N38VzPIQY Master Your Money in Japan: https://youtu.be/J6AziGwySZo Pocket WiFi vs SIM Card: https://youtu.be/9t-ubj4jNps 🚅 JAPAN TRANSPORTATION 💖 We appreciate the commissions we earn when you purchase through our affiliate links! Purchase *Shinkansen* bullet train tickets: https://geni.us/shinkansen Whole Japan Rail Pass: https://geni.us/wholejrpass Hokuriku Arch Pass ( scenic arch Tokyo - Kanazawa - Kyoto ): https://geni.us/hokurikuarchpass Hakone Free Pass ( round trip from Shinjuku ): https://geni.us/hakonefreepass 🇯🇵 JAPAN TRIP ESSENTIALS Data eSIM: https://few.cellulardata.ubigi.com/?P512C3F57DA13131 Pocket WiFi: https://www.sakuramobile.jp/joji808-top VPN: https://get.surfshark.net/aff_c?offer_id=926&aff_id=26632 Travel health insurance: https://safetywing.com/ambassador/refer/24749286 Ship luggage to Tokyo hotel or airport: https://geni.us/shipluggagetokyo 🍄 JAPAN ATTRACTIONS USJ Super Nintendo World tickets: https://geni.us/usjapan Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea tickets: https://geni.us/tokyodisney TeamLab Planets Tokyo: https://geni.us/teamlabplanets Hello Kitty Sanrio Puroland Tickets: https://geni.us/sanriopuroland ✈️ TRAVEL HACKS Lightest weight carry-on suitcase 1.8kg: https://julyus.pxf.io/daEqkW Best charger/universal adapter combo (save 10% with KENSHOQUEST): https://www.voltacharger.com/KENSHOQUEST Unbound Merino wool travel clothing (save 10% with coupon KENSHOQUEST): https://shrsl.com/4bqmf Best travel first aid kit (save 10% with coupon KENSHOQUEST10): https://www.keepgoingfirstaid.com/kenshoquest Ultimate credit card for earning miles: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6f/I8SXV6PYRB Powder shampoo that lathers with water! https://amzn.to/3SGGyrz Solid travel toiletries: https://prz.io/N0yvO0gTv Travel gear in our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/kenshoquest 🌺 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenshoquest/