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What to Pack for Japan in Each Season
🇯🇵 Tips for All Seasons:
🇯🇵 Tips for All Seasons:
Passport & Visa (if required)
Pocket WiFi or Japanese SIM card
Travel adapter (Japan uses type A/B plugs, 100V)
JR Pass or IC Card (Suica/Pasmo)
Medications (with prescriptions)
Japanese phrasebook or translation app
Cash (Japan is still a cash-heavy country)
Spring 春
(March – May)
(March – May)
Weather: Cool to warm; cherry blossoms in full bloom.
Temperature Range: 8°C – 20°C
🧳 What to Pack:
🧳 What to Pack:
Light jacket or cardigan (for layering)
Long-sleeved shirts & T-shirts
Light sweater or hoodie
Jeans or casual pants
Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers
Umbrella or compact raincoat (especially in May)
Scarf (for cooler mornings or evenings)
Allergy medication (for pollen season)
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Summer 夏
(June – August)
(June – August)
Weather: Hot, humid, rainy season in June, then very sunny
Temperature Range: 20°C – 35°C
🧳 What to Pack:
🧳 What to Pack:
Light, breathable clothing (cotton/linen tops, shorts, dresses)
UV-blocking umbrella or hat
Lightweight raincoat (especially for June)
Sunscreen & sunglasses
Hand towel or portable fan (to wipe sweat)
Sandals or breathable shoes
Reusable water bottle
Bug spray or repellent
Deodorant (stronger options are limited in Japan)
Autumn 秋
(September – November)
(September – November)
Weather: Mild and dry; beautiful fall foliage
Temperature Range: 10°C – 25°C
🧳 What to Pack:
🧳 What to Pack:
Light jacket or windbreaker
Long-sleeved tops and sweaters
Jeans or warm leggings
Scarf for layering
Closed-toe shoes or boots
Layers for varying temperatures
Umbrella (especially in September)
Winter 冬
(December – February)
(December – February)
Weather: Cold and dry (snow in the north and mountainous areas)
Temperature Range: 0°C – 10°C (colder in Hokkaido or Nagano)
🧳 What to Pack:
🧳 What to Pack:
Warm coat (down or wool)
Thermal layers (heat-tech tops and leggings)
Sweaters and fleece tops
Gloves, beanie, and scarf
Warm socks
Waterproof boots or sneakers
Lip balm and moisturizer (dry air)
Disposable heat packs (called "kairo" in Japan)
Top 5 Japanese Foods You Must Try
Top 5 Japanese Foods You Must Try
🍣 1. Sushi (寿司)
🍣 1. Sushi (寿司)
Description:
A world-famous dish of vinegared rice topped with fresh raw fish, seafood, or vegetables.
Types: Nigiri (hand-pressed), Maki (rolls), Sashimi (just sliced raw fish), Temaki (hand rolls).
Where to try: Conveyor belt sushi (kaiten-zushi), sushi bars, or traditional omakase restaurants.
🍜 2. Ramen (ラーメン)
🍜 2. Ramen (ラーメン)
Description:
A comforting noodle soup dish with rich broth, noodles, and toppings like chashu (pork), boiled egg, and nori.
Popular flavors: Shoyu (soy sauce), Miso, Tonkotsu (pork bone), and Shio (salt).
Where to try: Ramen shops (Ichiran, Ippudo) or local ramen stalls.
🍱 3. Tempura (天ぷら)
🍱 3. Tempura (天ぷら)
Description:
Seafood, vegetables, or even mushrooms coated in a light batter and deep-fried to perfection.
Best with: Dipping sauce (tentsuyu), grated daikon, or served over rice (tendon).
Where to try: Specialty tempura restaurants or set meals in izakaya.
🍢 4. Takoyaki (たこ焼き)
🍢 4. Takoyaki (たこ焼き)
Description:
Ball-shaped street food made of wheat batter filled with diced octopus, green onion, and pickled ginger.
Topped with: Takoyaki sauce, mayonnaise, bonito flakes (katsuobushi), and seaweed.
Where to try: Street food stalls in Osaka or Japanese festivals.
🍛 5. Japanese Curry (カレーライス)
🍛 5. Japanese Curry (カレーライス)
Description:
Thicker and sweeter than Indian curry, it’s a flavorful dish served over rice with meat (often pork or chicken) and vegetables.
Try: Katsu curry – with a crispy breaded pork cutlet on top.
Where to try: CoCo Ichibanya or homemade style curry shops.
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