The Ultimate Tokyo Travel Guide • The Blonde Abroad

Check out my 10 Tips for Your First Trip to Tokyo!

Language: Most people in Tokyo speak limited English, but with the 2020 Olympics coming up, more English signs will be popping up around the city.

Internet Access: Free public Wi-Fi isn’t common in Tokyo. Save yourself some time and cash by getting a Skyroam device before you go.

Currency: Tokyo uses the Japanese Yen.

Cash and Cards: Many smaller spots don’t accept cards, so it’s good to have cash on you. 7-Eleven is always a sure spot to find an ATM. Most ATMs dispense a minimum of $100 so you won’t need to make too many trips to get cash.

Sanitation: Public garbage cans are incredibly rare. Japanese women stash a baggie in their handbags to hold onto garbage until they get home. Be sure to keep a few extra tissues in your bag too for non-Western-style toilets.