What to pack for Tokyo in April

Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.

UV index of 8.2 in April sun burns skin fast, even on cool days.

Glare off Tokyo Bay and pavement peaks at 13 hours of daylight.

Coastal humidity at 71 percent draws mosquitoes into the city in April.

Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.

Urban crowds and transit mean cuts, sprains, and minor burns happen.

Two weeks of sightseeing drains phones and cameras faster than one outlet charges.

Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.

Overhead bins on flights to Tokyo fill fast on popular April dates.

Day trips from central Tokyo mean carrying layers, water, and a camera.

Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.

For the passport, the chargers, and the one dry pair of socks.

Wind at 29 km/h blows across the urban waterfront and chills exposed skin.

UV hits 8.2 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.

Thirteen hours of direct sun exposure needs more than a cap to block.

Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.

Tap water is safe but carrying water cuts the need for vending machines.

One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.

Hotel and cafe wifi is shared with everyone else in the building. A VPN keeps your banking and email to yourself.

Tourist districts attract pickpockets on crowded trains and in busy streets.

International airports and busy stations are where bags get lost or delayed.

Packing cubes fit overhead carry-ons and keep damp spring clothes separated.

Twelve rain days mean wet clothes pile up in small hotel rooms.

Trains and stations run loud at all hours in central Tokyo.

Lips crack in 29 km/h wind and 8.2 UV without protection.

Train stations and crowded streets spread germs through high-traffic zones.

Insect bites swell in humidity and sunburn makes them worse.

Multiple devices need charging in rooms with few plugs and short cords.

A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.

Passport checks happen at hotels and some attractions require ID scans.

Shared hostel lockers and checked bags need locks that pass security.

Humid air and tight bathrooms need a bag that hangs, not sits.

Long flights and early trains make neck support worth the pack weight.