I moved to Japan with one suitcase and a carry-on. There are 3 things I'm glad I packed — and a few I wish I'd brought.
When I moved to Japan for a year, I just packed a suitcase and carry-on. There are a few things, like deodorant, that I wish I'd brought from home.
Alessa Hickman recently moved to Japan with her suitcase, carry-on, and a carefully curated capsule wardrobe. She admits she is glad she brought a folding toiletry bag, a portable monitor, and a well-thought-out capsule wardrobe. However, she wishes she had packed a quality pair of sneakers and her go-to deodorant. Having lived in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kumamoto, Hickman understands the importance of packing light for easy transportation, and leaving room to buy new items along the way.
Downsizing her belongings has taught her to live with less and made some good choices about what to bring abroad.
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