what to pack for japan

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bags, sturdy backpack
documents
warm clothes and rain coats - weather http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2273.html, june = rain (tsuyu), 31-5 degrees
shoes
towel
camera
toiletries, toilet paper, toothpaste, floss, sunscreen, deodorant,
first aid kit
guide books, phrase book, form book
pen and paper
gift
padlock
alarm clock
money - atm and visa on post offices (http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2208.html) (yuubinkyoku 郵便局 http://www.yuubinkyoku.com/index.html) and 7-eleven
ear plug
entertainment - ds


http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2063.html
July
Kyoto Gion Matsuri (more details)
Kyoto
The festival of Yasaka Shrine, Gion Matsuri is ranked as one of Japan's three best festivals, featuring over 20 meter tall festival floats. The highlight of the festival takes place on July 17.