Japan Notes

Tokyo

• Get a Suica or Pasmo card immediately
• Convenience store food is genuinely good
• Shibuya at night is overwhelming in the best way

Kyoto

• Fushimi Inari early morning to avoid crowds
• The Philosopher’s Path is worth a slow walk

Random tips

• Pocket Wi-Fi or eSIM is essential
• Cash is still king in many places
• Learn basic phrases; it goes a long way