Japan Itinerary

✈️ Narita

1. 

   Kawatoyo🍽️ Unagi (grilled eel)

   📍 Naritasan Omotesando Street, Narita💵 ~$20-30pp

   Grilling eel on this same street since 1910 — visible open-kitchen eel-grilling out front is part of the draw. Pairs naturally with a Naritasan Shinshoji Temple visit.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 19 — Departure day — flight leaves Narita ~5:00 PM

   Sep 5 — Narita — arrival daySep 19 — Departure day — flight leaves Narita ~5:00 PM ★ recommended+ Add

🏝️ Okinawa

1. 

   Yunangi🍽️ Okinawan izakaya

   📍 Just off Kokusai-dori, Naha💵 ~$15-25pp

   A Naha institution for home-style Okinawan cooking — rafute (braised pork belly), goya champuru, mimiga. Cash only, no reservations, and a line forms before opening; closed Sundays.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 6 — Okinawa — Shuri Castle day

   Sep 6 — Okinawa — Shuri Castle day ★ recommendedSep 7 — Okinawa — American Village daySep 8 — Okinawa — Okinawa World daySep 9 — Okinawa — Churaumi Aquarium daySep 10 — Okinawa — last full day+ Add
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   Ryukyu no Ushi🍽️ Yakiniku (Okinawan/Ishigaki beef)

   📍 Naha💵 ~$30-50pp

   Tabletop-grilled Ishigaki beef and Okinawan wagyu with a wide cut selection — a good splurge dinner if the group wants a proper steak night in Naha.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 7 — Okinawa — American Village day

   Sep 6 — Okinawa — Shuri Castle daySep 7 — Okinawa — American Village day ★ recommendedSep 8 — Okinawa — Okinawa World daySep 9 — Okinawa — Churaumi Aquarium daySep 10 — Okinawa — last full day+ Add
3. 

   Shima Shabu-shabu NAKAMA🍽️ Agu pork shabu-shabu

   📍 Kokusai-dori, Naha💵 ~$25-35pp

   Hot-pot shabu-shabu built around Agu, Okinawa's native heritage pork breed — lighter and more interactive than a yakiniku grill night, open for lunch and dinner right on the main strip.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 8 — Okinawa — Okinawa World day

   Sep 6 — Okinawa — Shuri Castle daySep 7 — Okinawa — American Village daySep 8 — Okinawa — Okinawa World day ★ recommendedSep 9 — Okinawa — Churaumi Aquarium daySep 10 — Okinawa — last full day+ Add

⛩️ Kyoto & Nara

1. 

   Omen🍽️ Udon

   📍 Kawaramachi/Shijo, near Pontocho💵 ~$15-20pp

   Kyoto's best-known udon shop — thick handmade noodles with a dip-broth and a big tray of seasonal vegetable/sesame toppings. Long-running and still lines up, with a vegetarian dashi option available.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 12 — Kyoto

   Sep 11 — Kyoto — arrival daySep 12 — Kyoto ★ recommendedSep 13 — Nara — day tripSep 14 — Kyoto — last day+ Add
2. 

   Menbaka Fire Ramen🍽️ Ramen (shoyu)

   📍 Central Kyoto💵 ~$12-18pp

   Birthplace of "fire ramen" since 1984 — a chef torches flaming leek oil tableside over your bowl. As much a show as a meal, and genuinely popular with both tourists and locals; vegetarian/halal-friendly options available.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 14 — Kyoto — last day

   Sep 11 — Kyoto — arrival daySep 12 — KyotoSep 13 — Nara — day tripSep 14 — Kyoto — last day ★ recommended+ Add
3. 

   UNAKIKU🍽️ Unagi (grilled eel)

   📍 Right at Kasuga Taisha's first torii gate, Nara💵 ~$25-35pp

   Run by Kikusuiro, a ryotei with 130+ years of history — Edo-style eel (steamed then grilled, for a lighter, less-fatty result) a few steps from the Kasuga Taisha torii.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 13 — Nara — day trip

   Sep 13 — Nara — day trip ★ recommended+ Add
4. 

   Kamaiki Udon🍽️ Udon

   📍 Near Nara Park💵 ~$10-15pp

   Casual, well-reviewed udon spot near the deer park — a cheaper, faster lunch option than the sit-down places right at Kasuga Taisha.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 13 — Nara — day trip

   Sep 13 — Nara — day trip ★ recommended+ Add

🗼 Tokyo

1. 

   Fuunji🍽️ Tsukemen (dipping ramen)

   📍 Shinjuku, near the hotel💵 ~$10-14pp

   One of Tokyo's most famous tsukemen shops — a thick, smoky fish-and-pork dipping broth. Expect a line at peak lunch hours; it moves fast.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 16 — Tokyo — Shinjuku

   Sep 15 — Tokyo — arrival daySep 16 — Tokyo — Shinjuku ★ recommendedSep 17 — Tokyo — Harajuku/Shibuya day tripSep 18 — Tokyo — Shinjuku+ Add
2. 

   Tempura Shinjuku Tsunahachi Souhonten🍽️ Tempura

   📍 A few minutes from Shinjuku Station💵 ~$20-35pp

   Kyuzo Shimura opened this in 1923 and is credited with helping popularize tempura in Tokyo — old-school counter seating, fried in sesame oil, once a favorite of Kabuki actors and celebrities.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 16 — Tokyo — Shinjuku

   Sep 15 — Tokyo — arrival daySep 16 — Tokyo — Shinjuku ★ recommendedSep 17 — Tokyo — Harajuku/Shibuya day tripSep 18 — Tokyo — Shinjuku+ Add
3. 

   Uogashi Nihon-Ichi🍽️ Standing sushi bar

   📍 Shinjuku💵 ~$15-25pp

   No-frills standing sushi counter — fresh fish, fast turnover, and noticeably cheaper than a sit-down sushi-ya. A fun, low-commitment way to eat well without a reservation.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 15 — Tokyo — arrival day

   Sep 15 — Tokyo — arrival day ★ recommendedSep 16 — Tokyo — ShinjukuSep 17 — Tokyo — Harajuku/Shibuya day tripSep 18 — Tokyo — Shinjuku+ Add

✈️ Narita

1. 

   Narita Airport duty-free shopping

   📍 Airside, once through security💵 Varies

   If the departure-day timing is tighter than expected, this needs zero planning and zero travel — just browse airside once you're through security.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 19 — Departure day — flight leaves Narita ~5:00 PM

   Sep 19 — Departure day — flight leaves Narita ~5:00 PM ★ recommended+ Add
2. 

   Aeon Mall Narita

   📍 Short taxi/bus ride from the airport hotels💵 Free to browse

   Big, easy mall with a food court and a supermarket — a low-effort option for the evening of a jet-lagged arrival day, or to kill time before an early flight.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 5 — Narita — arrival day

   Sep 4 — Fly day — PDX to NaritaSep 5 — Narita — arrival day ★ recommended+ Add

🏝️ Okinawa

1. 

   Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum

   📍 Naha💵 ~$4pp (special exhibits extra)

   Ryukyu history, culture, and art under one roof — a good rainy-day option any day you're based in Naha.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 6 — Okinawa — Shuri Castle day

   Sep 6 — Okinawa — Shuri Castle day ★ recommendedSep 7 — Okinawa — American Village daySep 8 — Okinawa — Okinawa World daySep 9 — Okinawa — Churaumi Aquarium daySep 10 — Okinawa — last full day+ Add
2. 

   Sunset Beach, Chatan

   📍 Chatan, right by American Village💵 Free

   Easy city beach with a great sunset view — pairs naturally with an American Village afternoon.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 7 — Okinawa — American Village day

   Sep 6 — Okinawa — Shuri Castle daySep 7 — Okinawa — American Village day ★ recommendedSep 8 — Okinawa — Okinawa World daySep 9 — Okinawa — Churaumi Aquarium daySep 10 — Okinawa — last full day+ Add
3. 

   Himeyuri Peace Museum

   📍 Itoman, near Okinawa World💵 ~$3pp

   A sobering WWII memorial and museum, easy to combine with an Okinawa World day since they're close by.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 8 — Okinawa — Okinawa World day

   Sep 6 — Okinawa — Shuri Castle daySep 7 — Okinawa — American Village daySep 8 — Okinawa — Okinawa World day ★ recommendedSep 9 — Okinawa — Churaumi Aquarium daySep 10 — Okinawa — last full day+ Add
4. 

   Bise Fukugi Tree Road

   📍 Motobu, near Churaumi Aquarium💵 Free (bike rental ~$3-5pp if you want one)

   A quiet shaded lane between old stone-walled houses lined with towering fukugi trees — a nice slow-down after the aquarium crowds.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 9 — Okinawa — Churaumi Aquarium day

   Sep 6 — Okinawa — Shuri Castle daySep 7 — Okinawa — American Village daySep 8 — Okinawa — Okinawa World daySep 9 — Okinawa — Churaumi Aquarium day ★ recommendedSep 10 — Okinawa — last full day+ Add
5. 

   Fukushuen Garden

   📍 Naha, near Tsuboya Pottery Street💵 ~$1pp

   A Chinese-style garden built to honor Naha's sister-city ties with Fuzhou — small, peaceful, and cheap to add onto a Naha day.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 10 — Okinawa — last full day

   Sep 6 — Okinawa — Shuri Castle daySep 7 — Okinawa — American Village daySep 8 — Okinawa — Okinawa World daySep 9 — Okinawa — Churaumi Aquarium daySep 10 — Okinawa — last full day ★ recommended+ Add
6. 

   Nakagusuku Castle Ruins

   📍 Central Okinawa (Kitanakagusuku/Nakagusuku)💵 ~$3.30pp

   A UNESCO World Heritage gusuku (Ryukyuan castle) ruin with sweeping coastal views from the walls — a quieter, less-crowded companion to Shuri Castle.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 6 — Okinawa — Shuri Castle day

   Sep 6 — Okinawa — Shuri Castle day ★ recommendedSep 7 — Okinawa — American Village daySep 8 — Okinawa — Okinawa World daySep 9 — Okinawa — Churaumi Aquarium daySep 10 — Okinawa — last full day+ Add
7. 

   Kouri Island & Kouri Bridge

   📍 Near Motobu/Churaumi Aquarium💵 Free (bridge toll-free); beach/shop stops extra

   One of Okinawa's most iconic drives — a long bridge arcing over brilliant turquoise water to a small island with beaches and sea-grape/tropical-fruit stands. Easy to pair with a Churaumi day.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 9 — Okinawa — Churaumi Aquarium day

   Sep 6 — Okinawa — Shuri Castle daySep 7 — Okinawa — American Village daySep 8 — Okinawa — Okinawa World daySep 9 — Okinawa — Churaumi Aquarium day ★ recommendedSep 10 — Okinawa — last full day+ Add
8. 

   Shikinaen Garden

   📍 Naha, south of Shuri Castle💵 ~$1.30pp

   The former second royal residence and garden of the Ryukyu Kingdom, part of the same UNESCO listing as Shuri Castle — a calm strolling garden built around a pond.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 6 — Okinawa — Shuri Castle day

   Sep 6 — Okinawa — Shuri Castle day ★ recommendedSep 7 — Okinawa — American Village daySep 8 — Okinawa — Okinawa World daySep 9 — Okinawa — Churaumi Aquarium daySep 10 — Okinawa — last full day+ Add
9. 

   Ryukyu Mura

   📍 Onna, central-west Okinawa💵 ~$13pp

   An open-air cultural village of relocated traditional Ryukyu houses, with shisa-painting, sanshin/eisa performances, and habu-sake tastings — a good one-stop intro to Okinawan culture.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 9 — Okinawa — Churaumi Aquarium day

   Sep 6 — Okinawa — Shuri Castle daySep 7 — Okinawa — American Village daySep 8 — Okinawa — Okinawa World daySep 9 — Okinawa — Churaumi Aquarium day ★ recommendedSep 10 — Okinawa — last full day+ Add
10. 

    Kokusai-dori shopping street

    📍 Naha — right by the hotel💵 Free to browse

    Naha's mile-long main strip of souvenir shops, izakayas, and awamori stores — the default "no plan" evening option since it's literally outside the hotel.

    💡 Recommended: Sep 10 — Okinawa — last full day

    Sep 6 — Okinawa — Shuri Castle daySep 7 — Okinawa — American Village daySep 8 — Okinawa — Okinawa World daySep 9 — Okinawa — Churaumi Aquarium daySep 10 — Okinawa — last full day ★ recommended+ Add

⛩️ Kyoto & Nara

1. 

   Kyoto International Manga Museum

   📍 Near Nishiki Market/downtown Kyoto💵 ~$5.30pp

   Tens of thousands of manga volumes in a converted elementary school — a fun indoor break from temples.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 11 — Kyoto — arrival day

   Sep 11 — Kyoto — arrival day ★ recommendedSep 12 — KyotoSep 13 — Nara — day tripSep 14 — Kyoto — last day+ Add
2. 

   Sanjusangen-do

   📍 Higashiyama, near Kiyomizu-dera💵 ~$4pp

   1,001 life-sized standing Kannon statues in one long wooden hall — genuinely striking, and pairs easily with a Higashiyama day.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 12 — Kyoto

   Sep 11 — Kyoto — arrival daySep 12 — Kyoto ★ recommendedSep 13 — Nara — day tripSep 14 — Kyoto — last day+ Add
3. 

   Naramachi historic district

   📍 Nara, south of the deer park💵 Free to browse

   Old merchant quarter of narrow lanes and lattice-fronted machiya houses — a quieter counterpoint to the deer-park crowds.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 13 — Nara — day trip

   Sep 11 — Kyoto — arrival daySep 12 — KyotoSep 13 — Nara — day trip ★ recommendedSep 14 — Kyoto — last day+ Add
4. 

   Nijo Castle

   📍 Central Kyoto💵 ~$5.30pp

   Shogun-era castle with famous "nightingale floors" that chirp underfoot to warn of intruders — also the go-to rainy-day alternate mentioned elsewhere in the plan.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 12 — Kyoto

   Sep 11 — Kyoto — arrival daySep 12 — Kyoto ★ recommendedSep 13 — Nara — day tripSep 14 — Kyoto — last day+ Add
5. 

   Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

   📍 Northwest Kyoto💵 ~$5.30pp

   The single most-photographed building in Kyoto — a gold-leaf-covered pavilion reflected in its own pond. As iconic as it gets; genuinely worth the crowds.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 14 — Kyoto — last day

   Sep 11 — Kyoto — arrival daySep 12 — KyotoSep 13 — Nara — day tripSep 14 — Kyoto — last day ★ recommended+ Add
6. 

   Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) & Philosopher's Path

   📍 Northern Higashiyama💵 ~$3.30pp (Ginkaku-ji); path is free

   A quieter Zen temple with raked-gravel gardens, connected to downtown by a canal-side walking path lined with cherry trees (green, not blooming, in September, but still a nice stroll).

   💡 Recommended: Sep 12 — Kyoto

   Sep 11 — Kyoto — arrival daySep 12 — Kyoto ★ recommendedSep 13 — Nara — day tripSep 14 — Kyoto — last day+ Add
7. 

   Horyu-ji

   📍 Ikaruga, ~30-40 min from Nara city💵 ~$3.30pp

   Home to the oldest surviving wooden buildings in the world (UNESCO) — a bit further out than the main Nara sights, but a real heavy hitter for anyone interested in the history.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 13 — Nara — day trip

   Sep 11 — Kyoto — arrival daySep 12 — KyotoSep 13 — Nara — day trip ★ recommendedSep 14 — Kyoto — last day+ Add
8. 

   Byodo-in Temple, Uji

   📍 Uji, ~30 min south of Kyoto💵 ~$4pp (+ museum)

   The temple on the back of the 10-yen coin — its Phoenix Hall is one of the few original Heian-era buildings left standing. Uji is also Japan's matcha capital, so good tea stops nearby.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 13 — Nara — day trip

   Sep 11 — Kyoto — arrival daySep 12 — KyotoSep 13 — Nara — day trip ★ recommendedSep 14 — Kyoto — last day+ Add

🗼 Tokyo

1. 

   Omoide Yokocho ("Memory Lane")

   📍 Shinjuku, right by the station💵 $3-10 per skewer/drink

   A tiny post-war alley of yakitori stalls, lantern-lit and smoky — a more low-key alternative to Golden Gai.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 16 — Tokyo — Shinjuku

   Sep 15 — Tokyo — arrival daySep 16 — Tokyo — Shinjuku ★ recommendedSep 17 — Tokyo — Harajuku/Shibuya day tripSep 18 — Tokyo — Shinjuku+ Add
2. 

   Samurai Museum, Shinjuku

   📍 Kabukicho, Shinjuku💵 ~$19pp guided tour

   Real armor and swords with an English-speaking guide — a good rainy-day fit given how close it is to the hotel.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 16 — Tokyo — Shinjuku

   Sep 15 — Tokyo — arrival daySep 16 — Tokyo — Shinjuku ★ recommendedSep 17 — Tokyo — Harajuku/Shibuya day tripSep 18 — Tokyo — Shinjuku+ Add
3. 

   Cat Street, Harajuku

   📍 Between Harajuku and Shibuya💵 Free to browse

   A quieter, more upscale boutique strip a few minutes from Takeshita Street's crowds — good if everyone wants a breather.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 17 — Tokyo — Harajuku/Shibuya day trip

   Sep 15 — Tokyo — arrival daySep 16 — Tokyo — ShinjukuSep 17 — Tokyo — Harajuku/Shibuya day trip ★ recommendedSep 18 — Tokyo — Shinjuku+ Add
4. 

   Toyosu Market

   📍 Toyosu, right by teamLab Planets💵 Free observation deck; sushi breakfast extra

   Tokyo's relocated wholesale fish market — an observation deck overlooks the tuna auction floor, and there's excellent sushi for breakfast. Easy to pair with teamLab Planets since they're in the same neighborhood.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 18 — Tokyo — Shinjuku

   Sep 15 — Tokyo — arrival daySep 16 — Tokyo — ShinjukuSep 17 — Tokyo — Harajuku/Shibuya day tripSep 18 — Tokyo — Shinjuku ★ recommended+ Add
5. 

   Tokyo Skytree

   📍 Sumida, across the river from Asakusa💵 ~$18-25pp

   Tokyo's tallest structure and the more modern counterpart to the TMG Observatory — taller, pricier, and pairs naturally with an Asakusa/Senso-ji stop since they're close together.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 18 — Tokyo — Shinjuku

   Sep 15 — Tokyo — arrival daySep 16 — Tokyo — ShinjukuSep 17 — Tokyo — Harajuku/Shibuya day tripSep 18 — Tokyo — Shinjuku ★ recommended+ Add
6. 

   Tokyo Tower

   📍 Minato, central Tokyo💵 ~$15-25pp

   The classic 1958 red-and-white lattice tower (Eiffel Tower-inspired) — more old-school charm than Skytree, and a shorter trip from Shinjuku.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 17 — Tokyo — Harajuku/Shibuya day trip

   Sep 15 — Tokyo — arrival daySep 16 — Tokyo — ShinjukuSep 17 — Tokyo — Harajuku/Shibuya day trip ★ recommendedSep 18 — Tokyo — Shinjuku+ Add
7. 

   Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa

   📍 Asakusa, requires a transfer from Shinjuku💵 Free

   Tokyo's oldest and most-visited temple, with the iconic Kaminarimon gate and Nakamise shopping street leading up to it. Already an option on the tight Sept 19 departure day — this lets you do it properly on a regular Tokyo day instead if the timing there feels too rushed.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 18 — Tokyo — Shinjuku

   Sep 15 — Tokyo — arrival daySep 16 — Tokyo — ShinjukuSep 17 — Tokyo — Harajuku/Shibuya day tripSep 18 — Tokyo — Shinjuku ★ recommended+ Add
8. 

   Akihabara (Electric Town)

   📍 ~15-20 min from Shinjuku by train💵 Free to browse

   Multi-story electronics, anime, and retro-game stores, arcades, and maid cafes — the heart of otaku culture and a very different flavor of Tokyo than Shinjuku/Shibuya.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 18 — Tokyo — Shinjuku

   Sep 15 — Tokyo — arrival daySep 16 — Tokyo — ShinjukuSep 17 — Tokyo — Harajuku/Shibuya day tripSep 18 — Tokyo — Shinjuku ★ recommended+ Add
9. 

   Odaiba

   📍 Man-made island in Tokyo Bay, ~25-30 min from Shinjuku💵 Free to walk around; individual attractions extra

   Rainbow Bridge views, a giant Gundam statue at DiverCity, and a wide waterfront promenade — a good half-day change of pace, and where teamLab Borderless (the Sept 18 backup option) is actually located.

   💡 Recommended: Sep 18 — Tokyo — Shinjuku

   Sep 15 — Tokyo — arrival daySep 16 — Tokyo — ShinjukuSep 17 — Tokyo — Harajuku/Shibuya day tripSep 18 — Tokyo — Shinjuku ★ recommended+ Add
10. 

    Ghibli Museum, Mitaka🔒 Reservation required

    📍 Mitaka, ~30-40 min from Shinjuku💵 ~$7-13pp

    Whimsical, immersive museum from Studio Ghibli (Totoro, Spirited Away, etc.) — genuinely one of Tokyo's most-requested family stops. Tickets sell via an advance lottery/timed system, not at the door, so this only works if booked well ahead of the trip.

    💡 Recommended: Sep 16 — Tokyo — Shinjuku

    Sep 15 — Tokyo — arrival daySep 16 — Tokyo — Shinjuku ★ recommendedSep 17 — Tokyo — Harajuku/Shibuya day tripSep 18 — Tokyo — Shinjuku+ Add
11. 

    Tokyo Disneyland / DisneySea

    📍 Urayasu, Chiba — ~30-45 min from Shinjuku💵 ~$50-90pp

    The single biggest heavy-hitter option in the whole pool, and the one most likely to need its own dedicated day rather than being squeezed alongside anything else — two separate parks (Disneyland and the more unique, adults-friendly DisneySea), each effectively a full day on its own.

    💡 Recommended: Sep 18 — Tokyo — Shinjuku

    Sep 15 — Tokyo — arrival daySep 16 — Tokyo — ShinjukuSep 17 — Tokyo — Harajuku/Shibuya day tripSep 18 — Tokyo — Shinjuku ★ recommended+ Add

📄 Documents & money

• Passports (all 4 travelers)
• Photo-page copies — physical + cloud backup
• Flight confirmations
• Hotel booking confirmations
• Travel insurance policy info
• Credit cards + a backup card on a separate account
• Japanese yen cash (many small local spots are cash-only)
• Driver's license (if renting a car in Okinawa)

🏝️ Okinawa (hot & humid)

• Swimsuits
• Reef-safe sunscreen
• Sunglasses / sun hat
• Light, breathable clothing
• Sandals / water shoes
• Rash guard (snorkeling/beach days)
• Bug spray
• Portable fan / cooling towel

⛩️ Kyoto & Tokyo (mild September)

• Light layers (jacket for cooler evenings)
• Comfortable walking shoes — lots of temple/shrine walking
• Light rain jacket / small umbrella (September = typhoon season)
• A slightly nicer outfit (kaiseki/wagyu dinners)

🔌 Electronics & adapters

• Phone chargers (x4)
• Portable battery pack / power bank
• Pocket wifi or eSIM set up before departure
• Camera + spare SD cards
• Adapter — optional, Japan uses U.S.-style plugs, just check voltage on chargers
• Headphones

🎒 General

• Prescription medications (full trip + a few extra days)
• Basic first-aid/toiletries kit
• Reusable water bottle
• Small daypack for daily excursions
• Laundry bag / travel detergent packs — plan a laundry day
• Ziploc bags (wet swimsuits, snacks)
• Snacks for flights
• Face masks (still common courtesy in Japan)