🧳 Japan – Steph and Sarah's Packing Guide (May 2025)

Onboard ↓ →
Item Description Steph Sarah
AirPods ✓ ✓
Eye masks ✓ ✓
Gum or lollies for ear pressure relief (optional) ✓
Mobile phone ✓ ✓
Power converters for wall sockets ✓
Powerbank ✓
Pre-packed snacks (nuts, dried fruit, crackers) (optional) ✓
Prescribed medications & painkillers ✓
Sun glasses ✓ ✓
Travel blanket & pillow ✓ ✓
USB & Lightning cables + adaptors ✓
Lip balm✓✓
Face moisturiser / hydrating mist (travel size)✓✓
Travel-size pack of tissues✓✓
Hand cream (small tube)✓✓
Clothing ↓ →
Item Description Steph Sarah
Activewear ✓ ✓
Hat ✓ ✓
Pyjamas ✓ ✓
Shorts or tights ✓ ✓
Socks & underwear ✓ ✓
Swimwear and cover-ups ✓ ✓
Tops or T-shirts ✓ ✓
Walking shoes & flip-flops/slides ✓ ✓
Light jacket / cardigan✓✓
Toiletries ↓ →
Item Description Steph Sarah
Antibacterial wipes & hand sanitiser ✓
Comb or hairbrush ✓ ✓
Deodorant (100g or under) ✓ ✓
Feminine products ✓ ✓
Razor ✓ ✓
Sunscreen (100g or under) ✓
Toothbrush, toothpaste & floss ✓ ✓
Makeup basics (foundation, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, compact powder)✓✓
Makeup remover wipes or cleansing oil (travel size)✓✓
Moisturiser / skincare routine basics✓✓
Hair ties / scrunchies / clips✓✓
Dry shampoo (travel size)✓✓
Money ↓ →
Item Description Steph Sarah
Cash Each (approx. AUD 1000) ✓ ✓
Debit Card (Up Card) ✓
Credit & Debit Cards✓✓
Travel Documents ↓ →
Item Description Steph Sarah
Accommodation details ✓
Flight tickets and itinerary ✓
Passport ✓ ✓
Travel insurance ✓
Miscellaneous ↓ →
Item Description Steph Sarah
House Keys ✓
Portable Luggage scale (to avoid overweight fees) ✓
Makeup bag / toiletries organiser✓
Portable mirror / compact✓
Reusable water bottle✓
Medication pouch / pill organiser✓
Portable umbrella✓
Reusable shopping bag✓