General

  • Battery /power bank
  • Power adaptor (AU to Japanese outlet)
  • Power board (to be able to plug in multiple devices with a AU electrical plugs)
  • USB cords and charging block
  • eSIM with Japanese data
  • Enable International Roaming on mobile phone
  • Suica or Pasmo transit card (electronic versions can be installed on iPhones [but not Android as yet – you will need to buy a physical card from a train station in Japan)
  • Physical bank debit Visa/mastercard (for places where tap is not accepted)
  • Bumbag/travel satchel (to keep Passport wallet and phone with you at all times)

For The Flight

  • Headphones (with a cord if you want to use the airline entertainment with decent audio; or wireless if only using your own device)
  • Download any shows/episodes/podcast/audiobooks/kindle books onto you device so they can be used when you have no wifi access

For Winter

  • Thermal underwear
  • Gloves
  • Beanie
  • Scarf
  • Windproof jacket
  • Water resistant boots (with grip for snow)