Our first visit to Japan was fun - but mistakes like traveling during the wrong month put a damper on the 10-day trip

"When my boyfriend and I planned a 10-day trip to Japan, we had no idea what to expect. Although we've traveled around the world together, it was our first time visiting the country. Upon landing, everything felt completely foreign - it was evident I was far from home. Fortunately, we found Japan to be fun and easy to navigate as foreigners. With translation apps and a little bit of research, the majority of our trip went by without a hitch."

"My boyfriend and I made a few mistakes on our first trip to Japan, which lasted 10 days. We chose the wrong month to travel in terms of weather and brought too much luggage. Ultimately, I should've done more research beforehand we left, but we still had fun. When my boyfriend and I planned a 10-day trip to Japan, we had no idea what to expect."

My boyfriend and I took a 10-day trip to Japan and encountered several practical mistakes. The timing of travel was poor for local weather, and we brought too much luggage. Arrival felt foreign, but navigation proved straightforward with translation apps and basic research. Most of the itinerary proceeded smoothly despite limited preparation. Several missteps diminished parts of the vacation, prompting plans to change travel month, pack lighter, and research logistics more thoroughly next time. Overall enjoyment remained high and the experience provided clear lessons for improving future visits to Japan.

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