What I Packed Was Perfect
(yeah I said that last post was the last post, but...)
and I am never traveling with more than a carry-on again
For 14 days:
- Rain jacket (unlined)
- Umbrella
- flip flops (which, actually, I only used at the ryokan, because the slippers they provided would not stay on my feet)
- visor
- walking shoes (Dansko) and a pair of Skechers
- 2 dri-fit type capri pants
- 2 dri-fit type long pants (one converted to capris)
- 5 dri-fit tees of various types
- 2 light cotton tees
- 2 sleeveless shirts (never wore them)
- pjs
- 1 dri-fit type very light hoodie (from Uniclo!)
- 1 denim jacket
- assorted underwear items, about a week's worth
- 7 pairs of socks
- clothesline (most hotels already had one in the shower)
- bath kit (shampoo/lotion in 3 oz bottles, toothbrush/paste, meds, comb, makeup, etc)
- gallon ziploc with various meds - laxative, anti-diarrheal, colds (never used)
- woolite (perfect for handwashing)
- adapter (never used)
- small messenger bag (never used)
- small travel hair dryer (never used)
I'm sure I am forgetting something. If so, I probably didn't use it. In my main messenger bag, I had my iPad mini with Bluetooth keyboard (which I left in the hotel during the day), phone, passport, JR Pass, wallet, various charging cords plus a power pack, passport, wipes, kleenex, pens, etc.