Oops! Japan #3 — Travel Smarter, Pack Lighter, Stress Less How to Travel Light and Smart in Japan 　　　Oops! Japan 第3回：荷物は軽く、旅は賢く！


 

Oops! Japan #3 — Travel Smarter, Pack Lighter, Stress Less

How to Travel Light and Smart in Japan

Oops! Japan 第3回：荷物は軽く、旅は賢く！


🎒 Why Packing Smart Matters

Japan is an incredible destination, but it can be tough on travelers who overpack. Narrow sidewalks, packed trains, and buildings without elevators all add up to one thing: you'll regret every extra kilo.

日本の都市ではエレベーターがない駅や狭い通路も多く、荷物が多いと移動が本当に大変になります。

The solution? Pack smarter, not heavier. Here's how.


✅ Backpacks Beat Suitcases

While rolling luggage seems convenient, Japan's infrastructure often favors those who can carry. You'll deal with stairs at stations, crowds in subways, and bumpy sidewalks.

スーツケースは便利そうに見えて、実は不便なことが多いです。 駅にエスカレーターがなかったり、歩道がガタガタだったり、人混みで転がせなかったりします。

Unless you're staying in a luxury hotel with door-to-door taxi access, a sturdy backpack will save your sanity.


✅ Pack Light (Seriously, Light)

You don’t need two weeks' worth of clothes. Coin laundries are everywhere, and using them is cheap, fast, and often kind of fun.

日本にはコインランドリーがたくさんあります。 洗濯＋乾燥が1時間ちょっとで済み、使い方も簡単。 街歩きのついでに洗濯もできるのは大きな利点です。

Unless you're attending formal events, three to five outfits are plenty, especially if they layer well.


✅ Use Local Laundromats

Hotel laundry is often slow, expensive, or booked. Local laundromats, on the other hand:

Are everywhere

Have instructions in English or pictures

Offer fast washing and powerful dryers

Sometimes even include free Wi-Fi

ホテルのランドリーは時間がかかる＆高い。 街中のランドリーは早くて強力でコスパ抜群。地元民と交流できる場にもなるかもしれません。


🧼 Pro Tip: Do a Load at Night

Most coin laundries are open late — some even 24 hours. Toss your clothes in, grab a snack, and come back in an hour. Done.

夜の時間帯を使えば、観光時間を無駄にせずに洗濯可能です。 コインランドリー→コンビニで夜食→戻って乾燥完了、の流れは最適。


🧳 Final Reminder

The less you carry, the more you’ll enjoy. You’ll move faster, stress less, and blend in better.

荷物が軽いだけで、旅の快適さは全然違います。 フットワークが軽くなることで、観光も移動もスムーズに。

So pack light. Then take one more thing out.


📝 Written by De Garassie the 4th (出涸し文四郎)


Next up: Oops! Japan #4 — Stay Close, Stay Smart (Hotel Tips for First-Timers). Stay tuned!

📌 次回：**Oops! Japan #4 — Stay Close, Stay Smart（ホテル滞在のコツ）**もお楽しみに！

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