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Medicines & First Aid Gear
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T Your own prescription medicines
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tablets, something for upset stomach. Maybe a cold remedy, moleskin foot pads,
antibiotic cream, or allergy medication.
T An antibiotic medication for gastrointestinal illness
T Optional: A strong prescription pain medication, for rare emergency purposes
Optional Gear
T Travel alarm or travel watch with alarm
T Basic sewing kit
T Hand-wash laundry soap and maybe and plastic hang-up clothespins
T Reading materials
T Travel journal/note pad and pens
T Home address book
T Photos or post cards from home, small gift for Home-Hosted visit
T Phrase book
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T Pocket-size calculator for exchange rates
Electricity
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same shape.
Voltage
Electricity in Japan is 100 volts. The types of things a traveler will want to plug in can run
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in Japan.
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