WALK JAPAN!

Help the poor gaijin get more out of Japan...

Things to take or check...

Useful things that are easily forgotten...

These are the not so critical things that you really wish you took. You always regret forgetting the wet tissues. Cigarette lighters are only JPY105 from the combi.



  • Wet tissues
  • Normal tissues
  • Spoons, forks cutlery
  • Cigarette lighter
  • Gloves - to pick up hot pans

Things to take on onsen trip..

Extra things to take if you go to an onsen.

  • Large bath towel
  • Change of tee shirt, underpants, socks
  • Small towel


Things to take if you are cooking...
  • Gas bombe and small spare
  • Muji retort thai curry
  • Rice(alpha)
  • Burners
  • Teabags and milk
  • Cigarette lighter, matches

Things to take when it might rain...
  • Rainwear - normal
  • Rainwear - special light rainwear
  • Small size umbrella
  • Raincover for backpack
  • Saloppettes to cover bottom of shoes

Things to take most of the time
  • Compass
  • Map
  • Book with route
  • Book to read on the train
  • Mobile phone for emergencies - charged
  • Sticks for balance
  • Water - bottle or camelback
  • Chocolate or similar energy giving snack
  • Emergency headlight in case stuck up mountain
  • Digital camera
  • Waterproof bags
  • Fleece or other warm clothing
  • Shell for wind
  • Special T-shirt for hiking (orange one)