u/ImprovementProof7148

Good morning. In a few weeks, I have a flight from Palma de Mallorca to Tokyo with a layover in Frankfurt.

Since the trip is short, I’ll only be traveling with a backpack and a carry-on suitcase.

Even if I stay within the size and weight limits, could Lufthansa force me to check in my carry-on—for instance, if there’s a lack of space? Or is that unlikely?

I’m worried because I don’t like checking bags (the only time I did, I had issues and the bag ended up getting lost). So, I’d really like to keep my luggage with me on the plane the whole time.

That is my question. I am currently finishing university (I have one year left), and I am considering the possibility of living in Japan long-term. I have a friend who works as a receptionist at a hotel in Kyoto, and he seems quite happy. So, I wanted to know if this is feasible given my situation.

In addition to that degree, I hold another 2-year qualification in Marketing (from a vocational school), along with one year of experience in Marketing and another three years in Sales and Customer Service.

My plan is to go to Japan on a student visa for a year after graduating to improve my Japanese (since the language is currently my biggest hurdle). I would like to reach the N2 level (or at least N3). After that year, I would like to switch to a work visa.

Do you think it is possible to obtain a work visa in this situation? Do you have any advice for me?

P.S. I am from Spain and am currently 31 years old.

Hi everyone! Please excuse me if I sound like a total newbie, but this is going to be my very first international flight, and I'm doing it completely solo. I am flying with Lufthansa from Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) with a 3-hour layover in Munich. I am traveling light—no checked bags, just carry-on luggage.

To keep my anxiety in check, I have written down the exact steps I plan to follow. I would love it if you could review my plan and correct me if I'm missing anything important:

1. Check-in: I will do it via the Lufthansa app exactly 30 hours before departure, using the 6-character booking code found in my confirmation email.
2. Boarding Passes: This is my first doubt. Since I have a layover on a single ticket, will the app issue just one boarding pass or two separate ones (one for each flight)?
3. At Palma Airport: Since I don't have checked luggage, my plan is to go straight through security. Once inside, I will head to the gate and simply show my passport and the QR code on my phone (I'll take a screenshot in case my mobile data fails). Is that it, or is there any extra step before boarding?
4. Munich Layover: Once I land in Munich for my 3-hour layover, what is the exact process? I know I have to go through passport control to exit the Schengen area to Japan, but do I also need to clear security screening for my carry-on bags again?

Does this plan sound solid? Any corrections or tips would mean the world to me. Thank you so much!

Hey everyone! In January, I’ll be taking my very first trip to Japan, and I'll be going completely solo (flying from Spain). Since it’s my first time traveling this far on my own, I would love it if you guys could double-check my plan for when I land at Haneda Airport. I want to make sure I'm doing things in the right order.

My plan once I step off the plane is:

1. Immigration and Customs: I’ll have my Visit Japan Web QR codes ready beforehand (I'll fill them out a week before leaving) to get through the checkpoints as fast as possible.
2. Baggage: Pick up my checked luggage at the carousel.
3. Cash: Head over to the Seven Bank (7-Eleven) ATM inside the airport to withdraw my first yens using my Revolut card.
4. Suica Card: Go to the machines or the JR office at the airport to get a physical Suica card (I'm on Android, so the digital version on the phone is a no-go). They will give me a Welcome Suica or a regular one?

So my question is: Is this sequence right? Once I have my cash and my Suica, is it just a matter of finding the train (Monorail or Keikyu line) and heading straight to the hotel, or is there anything else I should take care of while still at the airport?

Any advice on those first couple of hours would really help ease my nerves. Thanks a lot!