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Help Me Add on to this List of Tips in Travelling in Japan (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by counselwolf@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/japan@lemmy.globe.pub

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Download Tokyo Map for Offline use in Google maps
Use Google Translte (check if it can do offline translate) 1.Get a suica card for transport and for paying
DiDi Taxi App
Try Tsukemen over Ramen
Shimokitazawa (clothes + thrift) and Punyus
Akihabara and Nakano Broadway for Anime stuff

Book an AirBnB instead of a hotel (bonus if AirBnB gives out Portable Wifi)
Buy data sim/portable wifi in the airport (expensive but useful if no other options).
Try International data instead

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

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[–] Ilflish@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Download the language on Google translate.
Always translate your searches for more authentic dining. If you search for "Ramen", you will likely get tourist trap Ramen. Instead chuck it in translate a search the output

[–] 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.