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What to pack for Japan in March

Typical March, built from ten years of weather

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Typical for your dates
Highs 57°F, lows 41°F, rain 12 of 31 days
coldwetwindy
Sunset lands around 5:45pm. Wind averages 17 mph. There is paperwork on this one, so start with Before you go.
Packing for

Essentials

17 items · 0 packed
Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
12 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
On sale
Quechua Men's Raincut Fullzip Waterproof Rain Jacket
budgetMen's
Quechua Men's Raincut Fullzip Waterproof Rain…
$15 $29.99
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at Decathlon America
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Quechua Women's MH100 Waterproof Hiking Rain Jacket
budgetWomen's
Quechua Women's MH100 Waterproof Hiking Rain…
$40 $49.99
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at Decathlon America
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Fineline Stretch Rain Shell - Women's
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Fineline Stretch Rain Shell - Women's
$123 $189
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at Backcountry.com
2.5-Layer Shell Rain Jacket - Men's
premium
2.5-Layer Shell Rain Jacket - Men's
$275
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at Backcountry.com
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Quechua Women’s NH500 Waterproof Hiking Rain Jacket
budgetWomen's
Quechua Women’s NH500 Waterproof Hiking Rain…
$50 $69.99
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at Decathlon America
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Insulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around 41°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.
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The North Face Men's Quest Synthetic Insulated Jacket Brown S
budgetMen's
The North Face Men's Quest Synthetic Insulated…
$110 $150
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at REI
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Fuego Hooded Down Jacket - Women's
budgetWomen's
Fuego Hooded Down Jacket - Women's
$148 $295
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at Cotopaxi
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Insulated Puffy Parka Jacket - Women's
mid
Insulated Puffy Parka Jacket - Women's
$152 $379
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at Backcountry.com
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Hybrid WINDSTOPPER Lightweight Puffy Jacket - Men's
mid
Hybrid WINDSTOPPER Lightweight Puffy Jacket…
$196 $280
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at Backcountry.com
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Solazo Down Hooded Jacket - Women's
budgetWomen's
Solazo Down Hooded Jacket - Women's
$90 $240
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at Cotopaxi
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Merino base layer top
Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.
Fleece or midlayer
The layer you'll wear more than any other.
Warm hat (beanie)
Gloves
Sunscreen SPF 50
Polarized sunglasses

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Recommended

10 items
Neck gaiter / buff
Thermal socks
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Reusable water bottle
Multi-port USB-C charger (GaN)
RFID travel wallet / money belt
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