We’ve made mistakes while visiting Japan many times over the past 20 years. On our most recent trip, I made a HUGE mistake! It could have cost me $7,000. We hope to help you avoid these mistakes, so that you have an amazing time in Japan. Let us know in the comments when you’re headed to Japan and if you have any questions. Subscribe for more travel tips and inspiration / kenshoquest
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TIME STAMPS
00:00 Mistake 1 Leaving items on train
02:19 Mistake 2 Allowing phone battery to drain
03:22 Welcome to Kensho Quest
03:37 Mistake 3 Losing Internet
04:31 Mistake 4 Packing too much
05:06 Mistake 5 Packing jeans for summer
05:44 Mistake 6 Not planning for souvenirs
06:45 Mistake 7 Not looking up holidays
07:32 Mistake 8 Not ordering JR Pass before Japan
08:22 Mistake 9 Not prebooking
08:58 Mistake 10 Selecting home currency
09:57 Mistake 11 Underestimating travel times
10:42 Mistake 12 Not prepared for emergencies
11:32 Have a wonderful time in Japan!
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