I'm moving to Japan next week as a language student. I think I'm all sorted, I just have a few things I would love some help with!
– a Suica. I've heard mixed opinions on whether or not you can buy one (not a welcome Suica) from Narita. Is it fine to just have one ready on my Apple Wallet and use it until I can get a physical one and add that to my Wallet instead?
– I'm pretty much packed. I've got the usual stuff (clothes and toiletries) – and also the more difficult-to-find things like toothpaste, tampons, deodorant. Any Australians have anything they particularly miss from home + would recommend bringing?
– I'm planning on taking out ~25,000Y before I leave (for the maybe (?) rare occasions where I need cash in my first few days), but mainly using my Wise card where possible. I'm trying to minimise the amount of cash I need converted, as the yen has dropped a little recently. Is mostly just using a Wise card rather than cash a reasonable move?
– on a slightly different note, I'm an absolute fiend for Greek yogurt. The unsweetened, high protein low fat kind. Do big tubs of this exist in Japan?
I think that's all. Any and all tips or advice are welcome!
by Fun_Friendship_2570