I visited Japan for a week. From missed experiences to money mistakes, I should've done these 6 things differently.

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Economy reporter Noah Sheidlower visited Yokohama and Tokyo.

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I left a big paycheck in Tokyo to start over in rural Japan. I didn't just want a new job — I wanted a new life.

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Levi Pells in the Japanese countryside.
Levi Pells felt more fulfilled in the Japanese countryside than he ever had in his Tokyo office.

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I was stranded in Tokyo for 24 hours. I did 3 things right, but made 2 mistakes I'll avoid on all future trips.

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Author allie Hubers smiling in Tokyo
Getting stuck in Japan due to delayed flights was frustrating, but it was also surprisingly expensive as our out-of-pocket expenses added up.

Allie Hubers

Tokyo’s Biggest Airport Is Getting Its Own Big-Ass Godzilla

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Godzilla Le Chonk Toho Co., Ltd.

I visited Japan for the first time. From packing to planning, there's a lot I wish I'd done differently on my 3-week trip.

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Author Ashley Probst smiling with cherry blossoms
I made several mistakes on my first trip to Japan that led me to miss out on some great opportunities.

Ashley Probst

Silicon Valley wasn't what it used to be, so I left. I'm now starting an AI company in Tokyo as a foreigner.

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Eric Fung standing on a street in Tokyo with Japanese writing on the signs.
Eric Fung left California to AI startup in Tokyo

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Japan Airlines doesn't want you to take your luggage on the train when you visit Tokyo

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Commuters travel on a train in Tokyo
Tokyo's trains are often crowded with commuters.

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I moved to Tokyo to open a bar last year. I'd already lived in a few cities across Asia, but moving was harder in my 30s.

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Female bartender Holly Graham standing at Tokyo Confidential bar in Tokyo.
Holly Graham moved to Japan to help open the bar Tokyo Confidential.

Holly Graham

I went on a go-kart tour in Tokyo for $125. Driving around famous streets in tiny cars was an incredible way to see the city.

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Author José R. Mendoza smiling in a bear costume
Exploring Tokyo by go-kart was thrilling and incredible.

José R. Mendoza

Forget Mount Fuji. Here are 5 underrated day trips to take from Tokyo, according to a Japanese local.

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A man poses with Mount Fuji in the background.
Mount Fuji is a popular day trip to make from Tokyo, but tourists can also consider taking alternatives.

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