Below is a basic essential checklist for me whenever I go for oversea trips. Do you have one too?
What to Prepare
1. VISA -
This site has a list of nationals of countries that have "Reciprocal Visa Exemption Arrangements" with Japan. Be sure to check and apply for VISA before booking your air tickets.You may also want to check out the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for Japan too.
2. Passport
Needless to say, always check to make sure your passport is not close to its expiration date (renew it if it is less than 6 months from expiry date) or you may get into trouble in certain countries.
3. Medications
I have a travel medication bag which I never fail to bring along whenever I am oversea. Medications for headaches, fever, diarrhea, gastric etc are must-bring-along medications for me.
4. Winter/Summer Clothing
Although you can always buy them aboard, it is often better to buy it local or bring it along if you already have them at home.
5. International Chargers
Invest in a few international chargers will provide a smooth "juicing" time for all your devices.
6. Foreign Currency
Be sure to change them in your local country as the rate is often lower when you are at the hotel or bank.
7. Time zone difference
Make sure to tune your watch to the correct time zone.
8. Battery Powerbanks
It's a torture to run into low-battery situation when you needed the devices most.
9. USB Thumb drives
Off load the photos/videos from your camera or camera phone.
10. International Calling Cards
Just in case your mobile get stolen or lost.
The above 10 items are my travel essentials. What are yours? Do you have a checklist too?
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