what to bring when MOVING TO JAPAN 🇯🇵 things I wish I brought but didn't!

I moved to Japan over two years ago now and honestly my suitcases were just full of garbage looking back at it 😂Please don't be like me! Learn what I think you should bring when moving to Japan and what I wish I had brought but didn't!!!!

Watch my previous video for things that I REALLY regret bringing 💀
Some things in this video will be catered specifically towards women because...well...yeah...

Also, if you hear a small humming noise in the background, it's because I forgot to turn off my humidifier while filming 💀

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[CcoaBunny]

Fenugreek supplements, activated charcoal supplement and magnesium salt after you shower has helped a lot with the intensity of BO just so y’all know! I know Japan’s summers can be INTENSE

[susanma]

I used to bring chili powder with me from the USA. In Japan, you can find the spices that are used for Italian or French food--basil, oregano, marjoram--no problem. But spices that are used for Mexican food are really hard to find--like chili powder and cumin. I really enjoyed cooking a pot of chili in the winter.

[danielwalker]

As far as documents you can scan them and upload them to your Google drive. It's free and you can access it from anywhere.

[enidtrinidad]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I will be moving to Japan in the spring and have been wondering what to take apart from clothing and some necessities. You mentioned things I didn't even consider. A++ for the content!

[TochiTama]

I like how it feels like I know you, you're so natural and i enjoy watching your videos. 😊

[hvacstudent]

One thing I learned about body odor is that you can get rid of all body smell but it requires deep cleansing your body, fasting and removing certain things from your diet.

[xxSophie]

For underwear in Japan, I highly recommend H&M 😂
For some reason H&M is literally everywhere in this country

[Qlovercutie]

Your videos are soooo helpful Allison! The more info I get tho, the more I get nervous. 😅Like my tax papers?! I always file online, I rarely have physical papers of it! I don’t even know where all my w2s are lmao

[DallasLtEveNYPSD]

Thank you so much for your videos! I've only just recently found your channel and am so grateful! My Husband just accepted a job offer in Kobe, so we'll be moving later this year and I'm incredibly excited (I'm a Pokémon/Studio Ghibli fanatic :) ). We've been living in Mozambique, Africa since late 2021 and, like you mentioned in this video, I found it startling some of the things I took for granted when home in the US (preferred brand/style of tampons and grape jelly - you absolutely cannot find it here either!!!) I am updating my priority packing list right now. Thanks again for such great content!

[cvgsunset]

To add onto the “comfort”/ “small joy” things you mentioned at the end: if you really love scented candles (like I do), they are basically non-existent in Japan (especially in the variety of scents that are available in the US and other places) so I would recommend bringing one or two with you. Yes, they’re heavy and fragile (like the Bath and Body Works 3-wick ones), but a nice scent can go a long way to helping you feel more at home in a new place, and there are smaller ones you can bring if you don’t want to bring a large one. I never regretted bringing them from home and during the pandemic when I couldn’t go home, I shelled out to get some from Amazon US. Worth every cent.

[bennu]

Good thing I have olive undertones😸 I have a hard time finding foundations that match me. Cool or warm tones I either look dead or like a pumpkin. I find way better luck with Japanese or Asian foundations

[nakatominocalamari]

1:35 "You're going to be trying a lot of new food. Maybe your stomach is not going to really like that"
This cracked me up 😂 Most Americans just stay away from food that looks unfamiliar. Hats off to you for putting yourself out there and trying a lot of new food.

[nononono-ztsl]

Your apartment is so cute and soothing! Love the map 😂❤️

[TFrogz]

You can always ask family for care package, for the things you really need.

[juliepearlguanzon]

Your videos are so helpful. Love them😊

[SailorYuki]

You can use hand sanitizer instead of deodorant (it kills the bacteria that makes sweat smell).
Baby power could reduce sweat and moisture so do use that to prevent sweating.

[gaiadove]

Buy the phones directly from Apple or Samsung… buying it from Verizon or Sprint may be cheaper but often they are sold locked to the carrier.

[charlieh]

Hey, thanks for the helpful video! What do you mean by "unlocked phone"? Do you mean access to the sim card slot?? Cheers :)

[kittiefloyd]

Hi, is there any restrictions about how many medicine that we can bring?

[BrandonLopez-yjjm]

I love your videos! I literally debate every single day if I want to apply and do it