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Tokyo, Japan
Japan's capital, a huge city linked by an efficient rail network.
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Lessons shared by travellers who have been there.
Drawn from travellers' stories and RegretMap travel notes about Tokyo. Not verified or current advice — check official sources for permits, weather, safety and transport.
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Shinjuku Station, Tokyo, Tokyo
Rechargeable IC cards work across Tokyo's trains, subways and buses, and in many convenience stores. Buying single tickets for every ride is slow.
The lesson
Set up an IC card or a mobile version as soon as you arrive.
Shibuya, Tokyo, Tokyo
Tokyo's streets are very clean but have few public rubbish bins. People carry their rubbish until they find a bin, often at a convenience store.
The lesson
Keep a small bag for your rubbish.
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A RegretMap travel note suggests setting up a rechargeable IC card or mobile version immediately upon arrival to simplify travel on trains, subways, and buses.
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A RegretMap travel note suggests keeping a small bag for your trash, as public bins are rare and you may need to carry waste until you reach a convenience store.
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Summarised from travellers' stories and RegretMap travel notes — not verified facts or current advice. Generated Oct 14, 2026.