JAPAN PACKING MUST-KNOWS & 11 MISTAKES TO AVOID | How NOT to Pack for Japan in 2025!

Don’t pack for Japan until you watch this video! In it, I share all the mistakes I made so you don’t have to, along with little known tips on how to pack properly for your dream trip to Japan.

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0:00 INTRODUCTION
0:27 UNDERSTANDING JAPAN AIRLINE RESTRICTIONS
1:31 BAGS I'M BRINGING
1:38 SECRET PACKING TRICK THAT EVERYONE ALWAYS FORGETS
4:51 SHOES I'M BRINGING TO JAPAN
5:34 CLOTHES I'M BRINGING TO JAPAN
8:08 TECH & GEAR I'M BRINGING TO JAPAN
9:10 PACKING MY SUITCASE
11:37 BIG MISTAKES TO AVOID

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This honest Japan packing guide breaks down what NOT to pack for Japan, the little-known items people always forget, and other tips learned from first hand experience. Curious about the best way to pack for Japan? Watch this for must-knows!