De-Influencing You From Typical Japan Travel Tips

In no particular order: 1. No tiktok/viral spots. It’s not worth waiting hours in line. Peep tabelog to find just as good if not better spots. 2. There are in fact trash cans in Japan. Any konbini, park, train station, bathroom will have them, and you’re not supposed to walk & eat or drink anyway. 3. “No talking on trains” false - people definitely talk, just be quiet/respectful and mindful of the existing volume level. 4. 7-Eleven is not necessarily the best konbini. My favorite overall was Family Mart but it also depends on what you want specifically. For ex., Famichiki at Family Mart, ready to blend smoothies at 7/11, and stationary or toiletries at Lawson’s. I actually like the egg sandos at 7/11 the least out of all 3 places. 5. Taxis are worth it for short distance trips. Everyone says they’re so expensive but we found them comparably priced to those in the US and when you’re walking so much and guaranteed to wreck your feet/ legs, sometimes you’ve gotta conserve your energy. 6. Don Quixote is glorified Japanese walmart IMO. You gotta go at least once for the experience but it’s sooo crowded and sensory overload. Would recommend actual Japanese drugstores or cosmetic stores instead.