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(Created page with "== How to... == === Prepare to leave === * Set up an Amazon.co.jp account to be able to order things in Japan. Phone number verification is required to do so, non-Japanese phone numbers work, but you may or may not be able to receive texts in Japan, and if it does, it may be inconsistent * Modify 2FA settings for any critical services (such as finance or airbnb) to avoid relying on phone numbers ** If you're eligible, register a Google Voice number to replace your dome...") |
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* Modify 2FA settings for any critical services (such as finance or airbnb) to avoid relying on phone numbers | * Modify 2FA settings for any critical services (such as finance or airbnb) to avoid relying on phone numbers | ||
** If you're eligible, register a Google Voice number to replace your domestic phone number | ** If you're eligible, register a Google Voice number to replace your domestic phone number | ||
*Bring as many '''debit cards''' as possible. You need it to withdraw cash from an ATM to recharge transport cards, and if you lose one, it is critical you can continue to withdraw cash. | |||
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* Check the weight of your bag. If your bags are higher than the weight limit, purchase extra weight at least 24 hours beforehand or reduce the weight. | |||
** You will be forced to check overweight carry-ons. | |||
=== Find a place to stay === | === Find a place to stay === | ||
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* Most hotels have an Ethernet port, you can purchase a USB-C to Ethernet active adapter. The Ethernet speed is usually somewhat (up to 2x) faster than the Wi-Fi speed. | * Most hotels have an Ethernet port, you can purchase a USB-C to Ethernet active adapter. The Ethernet speed is usually somewhat (up to 2x) faster than the Wi-Fi speed. | ||
* Manga cafes are the best way to temporarily access low-latency and fast internet, up to 800Mbps | * Manga cafes are the best way to temporarily access low-latency and fast internet, up to 800Mbps | ||
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=== Maintain a good schedule === | |||
* To be online at the same time as your friends in North America and Europe, you get up early or stay up late. While nightclubs stay open as late as 3am, most stores close at 8pm, so an early-to-rise schedule is generally recommended. 6am Japan time is 2pm PT and 5pm ET, so 8am is 4pm PT and 7pm ET. | |||