10 MISTAKES to AVOID on Your First Trip to Japan

If you’re traveling to Japan for the first time, there are bound to be a few small hurdles or oversights along the way. Language barriers, transport mysteries, different cultural expectations, and unfounded assumptions are key players in the “mistakes tourists make” game. Don't stress! In this video, we'll cover 10 common mistakes from the JR Pass, to spending on sushi, to tipping.

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== CHAPTERS ==
0:00 Intro
0:40 Mistake 1: Bowing incorrectly
1:24 Mistake 2: Thinking Mt. Fuji is in Tokyo
2:03 Mistake 3: Splurging on sushi
3:00 Mistake 4: Tipping
4:02 Get your Mobal sim card
4:40 Mistake 5: Traveling with a lot of luggage
5:24 Mistake 6: Not getting value out of the JR Pass
6:04 Mistake 7: Joining long queues
6:31 Mistake 8: Not booking ahead for top attractions
6:48 Mistake 9: Wearing a kimono incorrectly
7:13 Mistake 10: Not being respectful

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★★★ Credits ★★★
Intro sequence by the most talented Peter Laugesen

Creative commons images used in the intro:
Gundam Robot Statue in Odaiba https://www.flickr.com/photos/picsofl...
Japanese Salaryman Asleep https://www.flickr.com/photos/istolet...
Domestic Cat https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Us...
Saraninman https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Us...
Wild Cat http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/34298
Ginza Holiday Promenade https://www.flickr.com/photos/yoshika...
Shibuya Crossing https://www.flickr.com/photos/3102986...