Stop Wasting Money in Japan! 15 Costly Tourist Mistakes Most Japanese Never Make (2026)

Stop Wasting Money in Japan! 15 Costly Tourist Mistakes Most Japanese Never Make (2026)

Many people who visit Japan tend to make the same travel mistakes.
These mistakes don’t just waste your time and money — they can also unintentionally upset local people.
I’ve lived in Japan for over 30 years and guided more than 300 travelers, and I’ve noticed a big gap between what people expect and what Japan is really like.
So in this video, I’ll break down 15 major mistakes you should avoid before your trip, grouped into three areas: planning, transportation, and money.

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⭐️CHAPTERS⭐️
0:00 Opening
0:57 **Planning**
0:58 1.Misjudge Travel Timing
2:04 2.Internet Mistake
3:02 3.Skip Reservations
4:23 **Planning**
4:24 4.Underestimate Travel Time
5:33 5.Misunderstand Luggage Rules
6:33 6.Don’t Use IC Card
7:32 7.Which One is the Best IC Card?
9:16 8.Overpay for Suica”
10:31 **Planning**
10:32 9.Don’t Exchange Money Here
11:37 10.Japan’s ATM Mistake
12:32 11.Don’t Keep Coins
13:34 12.Japan’s Unique Payment Etiquette
14:36 13.Restaurant Payment Rules : Cashier or Table?
15:20 14.Hidden Restaurant Etiquette
16:13 15.Choose Wrong Hotel Location

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