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HELP.
HELP.
Everything you might need to know — wifi, money, weather, rules, lost items, tax-free, and the FAQ.
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TRANSLATE
Words & phrases that actually work
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Point + speak
Photo-mode reads menus and signs offline.
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Quick phrases
15 daily-use lines, romaji + audio.
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Live mode
Long-press mic for back-and-forth chat.
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WIFI
Internet, eSIM, pocket WiFi
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eSIM
Activate in 3 min — works the moment you land.
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Free hotspots
JR stations, conbinis, Starbucks all over.
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Pocket WiFi
Pick up at NRT/HND counter, drop in any post box.
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MONEY
Payments, cash, IC cards
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Always carry ¥
Small shops still cash-only. ¥10k/day is plenty.
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IC > all
Suica/Pasmo pays trains + most konbinis.
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Tap-to-pay
Visa/MC tap works in big chains; not everywhere.
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WEATHER
Forecast & what to wear
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Today
21°C / clear / UV moderate. Light jacket at night.
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Rainy season
Mid-June to mid-July — pack a foldable umbrella.
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Heat
Aug peaks at 35°C. Hydrate; salt candy is sold at konbinis.
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FAMILY
Kids, strollers, family-OK spots
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Stroller routes
Most JR stations elevator-mapped in the app.
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Diaper rooms
Department-store floors 5–7, free, very clean.
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Family-OK food
We mark kid-welcome spots with a ♥ in Top Picks.
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JAPAN BASICS
Cultural rules · the short list
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Shoes off
At ryokans, tatami rooms, some restaurants.
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No tipping
Service is included. Tip = mild confusion.
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Quiet on rails
No calls; messages OK. Eat/drink only on long-distance.
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LOST ITEM
Lost & found in Tokyo
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On JR
Tap "Call" — we phone JR Lost & Found in JP for you.
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In a taxi
Save your receipt — driver ID is on it.
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Anywhere
Things turn up. Tokyo is the best lost-and-found city in the world.
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TAX-FREE
Save the 10% consumption tax
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Threshold
¥5,000+ per store, per day. Show passport.
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Sealed bag
Don't open the sealed receipt bag before flying home.
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Receipts
Receipts must leave Japan with you — keep them.
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FAQ
Things travelers ask us most
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Cash needed?
Yes for small shops & shrines. ~¥10k/day buffer.
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Best SIM?
Most travelers pick Ubigi or Airalo eSIM.
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Tap water OK?
Yes — Tokyo water is excellent.