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Planning a trip to Japan? Start here

The corner of the site we've built out most thoroughly — from the first day off the plane to the plug in the wall.

Tokyo city guide & planning library → Japan: the full preparation library → What to book before you fly → Is the JR Pass worth it in 2026? → Find your Japan eSIM → Carry-on packing for 10 days → What counts as rude in Japan →

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In-depth checklists for the moments that drive most trip-day stress.

— Your Ready Score —

How ready are you?

Pick your trip, tick off what's done, and watch your Ready Score climb. The list rewrites itself for where you're going — every gap links to the guide that closes it, and it's saved on this device. No sign-up.

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    — Where are you going? —

    Start with the map.

    Tap a country to open its guides. We cover 11 across Asia-Pacific — and counting.

    7 Thailand 6 Vietnam 2 Hong Kong 3 Malaysia 2 Singapore 4 Indonesia 3 Taiwan 3 Philippines 4 South Korea 24 Japan 10 Australia

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    About Gently Yonder

    Gently Yonder is a practical travel-prep hub for people who want smoother trips with less last-minute stress. The site focuses on simple checklists, packing ideas, connectivity prep, flight comfort, safety basics, and useful travel tools.

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