Top 10 things to bring to Japan + Baggage Info

1. Business attire (5 suits, practical heels, pantyhose) and casual clothing
2. Personal hygiene products (feminine hygiene products, DEODORANT (I've heard this from countless people, so believe me on this one), toothpaste (it seems that the toothpaste in Japan doesn't have fluoride or something), face washes/moisturizers/toners that you use on a daily basis
3. Makeup/jewelry/curling iron/accessories
4. Rain boots and umbrella (it's been raining for like 5 days in Matsuyama!)
5. Cookbooks (one-pot recipes, anything that doesn't require baking (you won't have an oven))
6. Reference books (grammar books, Japanese language books, Japanese-English dictionary (my boyfriend made me send him one because the ones in Japan "suck"), teaching books etc.)
7. Laptop! (my Mac baby)*
8. Digital camera
9. Books/music/movies you enjoy
10. Souvenirs/gifts from your hometown for your students

*Don't forget to bring power converters for your electronics. The electricity is 100V and 60Hz in Japan as compared to 120V and 60Hz in the United States. Some of your appliances will work just fine without a converter but if the equipment is sensitive, I would suggest a power converter to be on the safe side. We don't want any fires!

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BAGGAGE INFO:
For international flights, unless you are traveling first/business class, I think the baggage weight/size is pretty much standard:

CHECK-IN:
* You are allowed to check-in 2 free bags.
* Maximum weight of 50 lbs. or 23 kg.
* Maximum baggage size is 62 linear in/158 linear cm (length + width + height)

CARRY-ON:
* You are allowed 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item (purse, briefcase, or laptop computer)
* The dimensions of the carry-on bag cannot exceed 9 x 14 x 22 in (22 x 35 x 55 cm) (length x width x height) or 45 linear inches (112 linear cm).

**This information was taken from the United Airlines website.

I am so excited about my trip and cannot wait for my departure. Until then, I bid you all safe travels.

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