❄️ What I Packed for Winter in Tokyo (And What I’d Do Differently!) Packing for cold weather is always a challenge, but add Tokyo’s stylish streets and the needs of a family, and it gets even trickier. We spent the first week of January in Tokyo during a last-minute 3.5-month RTW trip. I had just 4 days to pack! Some things worked great, others not so much. 🧳 I checked a Samsonite 24” suitcase, brought a laptop backpack as a carry-on, and used my Rebecca Minkoff Julian Backpack as my personal item. 👚 The outfit that was on repeat: Columbia jacket, Zara long-sleeve, H&M jeans, Golden Goose sneakers, UNIQLO thermals, and a Zara leather cap. 🧥 I relied on the Columbia Carson Pass II Jacket, hands down the best winter jacket I’ve ever used. Waterproof, warm, and keeps me dry. 🧦 Layering Essentials are an absolute must for cold weather travel: thermals + merino wool sweaters + waterproof jacket + hat + scarf + gloves. 👟 Brought sneakers + leather boots, but should’ve packed just 1. Winter boots took up too much room for only one week of cold weather on a long trip. 🧴 Tokyo’s dry air wrecked my skin. I should’ve brought a heavier moisturizer + lip balm. A small fix with a big impact! 📦 Packing Mishaps: Compression bag lost its compression ability mid-trip Brought unnecessary long sleeves instead of extra thermals Wish I had a packable duffel for overflow after shopping 🛍️ ✨ Style vs Function: TeamLab was incredible, but I wish I’d packed something stylish for photos. Instead, I prioritized warmth and while my body was thankful, my IG feed wasn’t. 😂 If you’re packing for Tokyo in winter (or any cold-weather city), focus on layers, waterproof outerwear, and skincare. You can travel light and stay warm—you just need the right pieces. tokyotravel winterpacking familytravel traveloutfits travelstyle travelessentials packinglight travelwithkids coldweatherstyle tokyowinter travelwardrobe travelmom travelbloggerstyle LTKTravel