Here is my main luggage, mostly full of clothes, omiyage, and a few children's books.
This is the only checked luggage that I will be taking with me. There is an allowance of two items of checked luggage with my airline (Finnair) but I really don't want to carry so much stuff with me. I definitely think this is enough.
My suitcase contains five shirts like this one, mostly white but also blue and grey. I will be teaching a junior high school, a primary school, and a nursery. I doubt I will be dressed in a suit all the time for primary and nursery school, so I am going to wait until I am in Japan to buy more work clothes. At least that way I know the clothes will be suitable, and I won't end up wasting space. I am considering bringing a travel iron because these shirts are going to be a mess by the time I get to Japan!
I have heard that 'realia' is really important for teaching English, so here's my Nessie plushie to teach kids about Scotland with.
According to the Finnair website, checked baggage must have dimensions of no more than 158 centimetres so I will have no problems there- my suitcase is less than a metre in length.
However the allowance for weight is 23kg, and that's exactly how much mine weighs. Bit worrying but I'm sure it will be fine.
Next is my carry on luggage. This backpack will contain one suit, in case my checked luggage goes missing, my laptop and important documents, some electronics like my 3ds, stuff like that. I will probably stow this one overhead on the plane.
And here is the luggage I will probably put under the seat in front of me on the plane. It has this really cool bit at the back which allows it to be attached to my big suitcase for ease of carrying.
As you can see below, it has a few things I might use on the plane like a couple books, my headphones, glasses, and it also will contain my passport and electronic Japanese dictionary.
Here is a list of all the clothes I have in my checked luggage:
- 5 work shirts
- 3 pairs of trousers, semi casual
- flip flops
- semi casual shoes
- several strappy vest tops for wearing under shirts
- 3 casual dresses
- workout clothes
- leather jacket
- 6 t shirts
- 3 casual button up shirts
- pyjamas, one set
- 2 jumpers
- 2 loose knit jumpers
- 2 cardigans
- 3 pairs leggings
- 1 skirt
Other items:
- map of the UK
- make up
- 5 books for leisure
- 3 educational books for kids
- 2 books for studying Japanese
- omiyage: shortbread, tablet, rock, rugby scarf, nessie plushie, flag
- items that mean something to me, like a teddy and a souvenir from my sister
- 5 sticks of deodorant
- throw to protect items on top and because I like it
In the pockets on the front of the suitcase I will keep things like underwear and belts. I also have an empty backpack in the big pocket on the front which is no good for travelling but good for daily use once I'm in Japan.
In the backpack I have:
- black blazer
- black trousers
- black heeled shoes
- white shirt
- underwear
- paperwork including flashcards for training, degree, etc
- laptop
- 3ds
- misc personal items
And finally the holdall:
- headphones
- passport and travel documents
- glasses
- plushie
- painkillers
- plug adapter
- denshi jisho
- nexus 7
- portable hard drive
- chargers
- couple of books
- wallet
I am still considering buying a travel iron, since my work clothes will look pretty disheveled by the time I get to Japan, indoor shoes for school (might buy them in Japan) and more Scottish food for teachers. If I was not worried about carrying lots of luggage, I would take more books, but I like to travel light so I might get the books when I come back to the UK for a holiday or something. It's not that big a deal anyway. I am pretty satisfied with how I have packed but if anyone has any suggestions, please let me know!
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