Japan Checklist

Ever wonder what you need to take to Japan with you? Here is my holiday checklist! Sorry this is quite female-orientated!

Essentials

• Yen/Money (Japan is a cash society. I recommend taking cash with you.)
• Passport
• Visa (From the UK, a Visa is not needed. Make sure you have one otherwise.)
• ID cards (Driving License)
• Credit/Debit Cards
• Purse/Wallet
• Medication (Check what's legal! Codeine and such is not!)
• Plane Tickets/Boarding passes
• Maps/Plans/Print-out of travel insurance
• Mobile phone (02 works in Japan but not sure about others.)
• Contact numbers (Hotel etc)
• Camera/Charger/Case/Memory card 

On the flight

• MP3 player
• Headphones (some planes need special ones)
• Nintendo DS/3DS/PSP and charger/games
• Travel pillow
• Eyemask/ear plugs
• Drink/Sweets (buy them after security)

Luggage

• Clothing (Really depends on the weather!) 
• Socks/Tights/Leggings
• Underwear
• Nightwear
• Comfortable shoes
• Hairbrush
• Hair straighteners (Hairdryers from the UK usually don't work in Japan. Hotels will have them. GHD's work in Japan)
• Towel/Flannel
• Swimming costume
• Comfortable bag/backpack
• Umbrella/waterproofs (hopefully you won't need them!)
• Luggage tags/padlock attached to case
• Leave space for your purchases! 

Toiletries (Save these for your baggage, not hand luggage, it's a hassle!)

• Shampoo/Conditioner
• Deodorant (recommend roll-on for luggage)
• Toothbrush/paste
• Make-up
• Sun-cream
• Moisturiser
• Tissues
• Wet wipes/face wipes
• Razor/shaving cream (Not in hand luggage!)
• Nail varnish/remover
• Tampons/Pads

 That's all I can think of for now: will be packing soon, so this may get updated!]

Sally