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Help Me Add on to this List of Tips in Travelling in Japan (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
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  1. Download Tokyo Map for Offline use in Google maps
  2. Use Google Translte (check if it can do offline translate) 1.Get a suica card for transport and for paying
  3. DiDi Taxi App
  4. Try Tsukemen over Ramen
  5. Shimokitazawa (clothes + thrift) and Punyus
  6. Akihabara and Nakano Broadway for Anime stuff
  1. Book an AirBnB instead of a hotel (bonus if AirBnB gives out Portable Wifi)
  2. Buy data sim/portable wifi in the airport (expensive but useful if no other options).
  3. Try International data instead

Context: Family will be going to Tokyo this January 2024.

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[–] mplewis@lemmy.globe.pub 1 points 1 year ago

For food, some of the best stuff isn't on Google Maps. General rule is if there is English on the sign, you're welcome in. Walk around a few blocks and stop in somewhere that looks delicious.