- Download Tokyo Map for Offline use in Google maps
- Use Google Translte (check if it can do offline translate) 1.Get a suica card for transport and for paying
- DiDi Taxi App
- Try Tsukemen over Ramen
- Shimokitazawa (clothes + thrift) and Punyus
- Akihabara and Nakano Broadway for Anime stuff
- Book an AirBnB instead of a hotel (bonus if AirBnB gives out Portable Wifi)
- Buy data sim/portable wifi in the airport (expensive but useful if no other options).
- Try International data instead
Context: Family will be going to Tokyo this January 2024.
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- Download the language on Google translate.
- Always translate your searches for more authentic dining. If you search for “Ramen”, you will likely get tourist trap Ramen. Instead chuck it in translate a search the output
For food, some of the best stuff isn’t on Google Maps. General rule is if there is English on the sign, you’re welcome in. Walk around a few blocks and stop in somewhere that looks delicious.
