General

• [ ] Book flight tickets
• [ ] Purchase travel insurance and inconvenience insurance
• [ ] Exchange for Japanese yen, recharge Suica card

Planning

• [ ] December: Research sightseeing spots, restaurants to try, transportation, and draft itinerary
• [ ] January: Refine daily itinerary details (route for each day, approximate timings, stations, allow for flexibility)
• [ ] February: Start booking various tickets (adjust ticket details, reserve seats, learn how to pick up tickets)
• [ ] March: Finalize pre-departure details, prepare yen, finalize packing list, and review any special entry/exit requirements