Hi, I'm Haein, and I'm a lifestyle writer who recently traveled to Tokyo, Japan.

It was my second time visiting this vibrant and dynamic city, and I had an incredible time. But even as a repeat visitor, I was still humbled by the realities of navigating a foreign country.

I definitely learned a thing or two (okay, maybe more than two). So if you're planning a trip to Tokyo — or you're a fellow wanderluster — here are the most memorable travel tips I picked up:

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First things first: I flew into Narita International Airport instead of Haneda. The fare difference between the two airports for me round trip was over $100 (and I flew in from Seoul). Narita offers more international and connecting routes while Haneda is much closer to central Tokyo, which might explain the pricing difference .…