Japan Travel Guide: Honest Tips on Food, Shopping, Culture & What I'd Do Differently

I just got back from three weeks in Japan, and I have a lot to say! This video is my honest, unfiltered take on everything: the culture, the food, the shopping, the transportation, and the things I genuinely wish someone had told me before I went. This trip was a graduation gift for my daughter, who has studied Japanese for years and traveled there before on exchange, so we had an incredible advantage navigating the language. But even with that, Japan is a place that will surprise you, overwhelm you, and absolutely captivate you all at once. From navigating 16-floor shopping malls to eating gluten-free in a country that runs on soy sauce and tempura, to the suitcase transfer system I will never do again — I'm sharing it all. And yes, I'd absolutely go back. 📩 Interested in working together on your interior design project? Reach out through the link below. 🔗 https://www.mintdecormiami.com/contact @mult.dev or use #multdev. ______________________________________ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome back & still jetlagged from Japan 0:24 — Why we went: two graduation gifts, one big trip 1:07 — Getting there: flights, routing & why business class is worth it 2:10 — My family's personal connection to Asian culture 2:39 — Interior design in Japan: hotel room layouts & smart toilets 3:35 — Culture tip #1: no trash cans anywhere 4:03 — Culture tip #2: no soap or paper towels in restrooms 4:29 — Food in Japan: an abundance unlike anything I've seen 4:40 — Navigating Japan gluten-free & dairy-free 5:03 — The four main food categories: tempura, yakiniku, sushi & ramen 5:47 — The best meal I had: a vegan gluten-free spot in Kyoto 7:06 — The gluten-free soy sauce tip you need to know 7:39 — Culture: the sensory overload of Tokyo's streets 8:08 — Shopping malls: 16 floors of beautiful merchandise 8:56 — Food markets: subterranean gourmet floors in every mall 9:48 — The train system: efficient, complex & overwhelming 10:49 — How we navigated it: guides in every city 11:00 — Trip planning tip: spend at least a week in Tokyo 11:42 — The suitcase transfer system: what it is & what I'd do differently 13:32 — Final verdict: why Japan's safety alone makes it worth the trip 14:28 — My favorite thing of all: the gardens, temples & nature ______________________________________ Other Platforms Website: https://mintdecormiami.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniela_min... Houzz: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/i...