Japan travel tips for first-time visitors

Short videos with Hako the cardboard box, written up and checked against official sources.

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Before You Go: Japan Trip Prep (Bookings, Passes, Packing)

Bookings, passes and packing to sort out before you fly. Each tip below comes with a short video starring Hako, the written version, a Japanese phrase to try, and links to the official sources we checked.

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    Tokyo Bookings: 3 Things to Book Before You Land

    Some of Tokyo's most popular experiences need a booking. The Ghibli Museum in Mitaka admits visitors by advance reservation only, and tickets for each month go on sale at 10 a.m. Japan time on the 10th of the month before. Observation decks such as SHIBUYA SKY sell admission tickets on their official websites. For restaurants, if your plans change, cancel as early as you can: some places take a deposit or a card and may charge a fee for a missed booking.

    Covers: Ghibli Museum: tickets go on sale on the 10th · Observation decks: check the official ticket page · Restaurants: cancel early if plans change