How to Survive Your First Day in Japan | Avoid Being Overwhelmed

Going to Japan can be overwhelming especially on your first day there. How do you get around? Do you need cash? How do the trains work? Does Uber work? We will dive into all of this and more as we go through how to survive your first day in Japan. Save on your Japan trip with 10% off your first booking through Klook for new users and 3% for existing users with my promo code: HOANGPHAM. Klook: https://www.klook.com/ Stay Connected in Japan with the Journey Japan eSIM! https://jjesim.com/?via=hoang 🛍️Best Souvenirs in Japan: https://youtu.be/lrZuEESPORY 🎌Japan 2026 Changes: https://youtu.be/4wTBX34AIgk 📅Booking Things in Japan: https://youtu.be/z_BNE1G48Jk 🙅My Biggest Japan Regrets: https://youtu.be/yIrJgumgB5s 🛬First Hour in Japan: https://youtu.be/n3tw0ST-8Og 🚯What NOT to do in Japan: https://youtu.be/EXerZ2VOGwA 🗾My 2 Week Japan Trip: https://youtu.be/ndyM7-o8uEE 🛏️Where to Stay in Tokyo: https://youtu.be/NsPVbbf5Gv4 🈹Shinjuku Guide: https://youtu.be/EEDOaxROrAM ⛩️Kyoto Guide: https://youtu.be/mJFqe6HfH1Y Follow my adventures on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoang.pham.photography/ My Current Camera Gear: DJI Osmo Pocket 3(Game Changing Video): https://amzn.to/3zhdsdt Sony A7iv(Photos): https://amzn.to/33ObCBb Tamron 28-75 2.8: https://amzn.to/3fVMTx4 Peak Design Tripod: https://amzn.to/38YsaG2 Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Jet Lag 2:25 - Understanding Convenience Stores 2:50 - Card vs Cash 3:30 - Convenience Store Breakfast 3:58 - Getting an IC card 4:42 - Getting around Tokyo 6:00 - How to Navigate the City 6:58 - Using Google Maps 8:45 - Train Etiquette 9:35 - Train Stations 10:15 - Stairs, Escalators, and Elevators 11:00 - Train Station Exits 11:40 - Taxis 12:58 - Getting Overwhelmed 13:30 - Ordering Food 14:45 - Simpler Food 15:20 - Tips 15:45 - Final Thoughts As an Amazon, Klook, and Epidemic Sound Associate I earn from qualifying purchases using the links above at no extra cost to you! Thank you for supporting my channel.